Phospholipids are the primary structural components of cell membranes, forming a barrier between the cell's interior and exterior due to their hydrophobic properties.
The role of phospholipids in the membrane is to act as the main component for membrane formation and to create a barrier between the cell's contents and its exterior due to their hydrophobic nature.
| Front | What is the role of phospholipids in the membrane? |
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