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In the plasma membrane of cells, the phospholipids are arranged in a double layer called the _____

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lipid bilayer

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Phospholipids are arranged in a lipid bilayer which means there are 2 sheets of phospholipids. Phospholipids are a pair of fatty acid chains and a phosphate group attached to a glycerol backbone. The polar (water- soluble) heads face out, and the non-polar fatty acids hang inside.

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