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The cell membrane exists as a phospholipid bilayer. What characteristics of the membrane allow for the bilayer to exist?

O The membrane has proteins that hold the two layers together.
O Phosphate heads are hydrophilic and the fatty acid tails are hydrophobic.
O Phosphate heads are hydrophobic and the fatty acid tails are hydrophilic.
O The membrane is semipermeable.

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Phosphate heads are hydrophilic and the fatty acid tails are hydrophobic

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