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Which part of the cell membrane is polar and allows the cell to exist in water

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Phosphate groups are polar and allow the cell to exist in water.
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Answer:

The Phospholipid head which contains a phosphate group

Step-by-step explanation:

The cell membrane contains phospholipids.

The Phospholipid bilayer is made up of phospholipids

Phospholipids consist of a hydrophobic tail (non-polar and is repelled by water)

It also consists of a polar head which is polar because it has a phosphate group which is negatively charged and therefore is hydrophilic (water-loving)

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