Question
Biology Question on Lipids
When phospholipid is added and shaken up with water, micelles may form. Which of the following is true regarding micelles?
A
Tiny spheres of lipids with hydrophobic tails outwards in contact with water
B
Tiny spheres of lipids with hydrophilic heads outwards in contact with water
C
Tiny spheres of lipids with randomally arranged hydrophobic and hydrophilic heads
D
Tiny spheres of lipids with hydrophic heads away from water
Answer
Tiny spheres of lipids with hydrophilic heads outwards in contact with water
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B):Tiny spheres of lipids with hydrophilic heads outwards in contact with water