Phospholipids make a bi-layer membrane
H2O
Hydrophilic (water-loving) Tip
Hydrophobic (water-hating) Tail
H2O
H2O
H2O
H2O
H2O
H2O
H2O
H2O
This membrane can form a
phospholipid ìbag,î or
micelle.
H2O
H2O
Water excluded
H2O
Net force
Net force
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