Question

Which type of molecule prevents cell membranes from dissolving in water?

a. Nonpolar fatty acids
b. Large globular proteins
c. Polar nucleotides
d. Complex carbohydrates

Answer 1

d. Complex carbohydrates

Step-by-step explanation:

Complex carbohydrates prevents cell membranes from dissolving in water.

Answer 2

The answer is a. Nonpolar fatty acids

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer is a. Nonpolar fatty acids

What makes a cell membrane insoluble in water is that it contains a hydrophobic end. This hydrophobic end normally consists of two fatty acid chains nonpolar molecules, which are carbons and hydrogens. Fatty acids can be saturated or unsaturated.