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Which molecules prevent cell membranes from dissolving in water?

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The "tail" of the molecule is made up of two fatty acids, which are hydrophobic and do not dissolve in water. Following the rule of "like dissolves like", the hydrophilic head of the phospholipid molecule dissolves readily in water.

Nonpolar Fatty Acids

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