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Functions Phospholipids Polar Water List Relate Properties Membrane

Front List the functions of phospholipids & relate them to their properties.
Back Functions of phospholipids
  • Membrane formation and the creation of hydrophobic barriers - due to the non-polar nature (non polar chains are in the middle, polar heads face the water so water cannot dissolve the membrane)

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