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What property of phospholipids gives the plasma membrane the ability to automatically assemble?

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-They are polar

Step-by-step explanation;

-A phospholipid is a lipid that contains a phosphate group and is a major component of cell membranes. A phospholipid consists of a hydrophilic (water-loving) head and hydrophobic (water-fearing) tail. Hydrophilic / hydrophobic layers restrict the passage of many substances.

-When phospholipids are mixed with water, they spontaneously rearrange themselves to form the lowest free-energy configuration. This means that the hydrophobic regions find ways to remove themselves from water, while the hydrophilic regions interact with water.

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