🧬 What Are Phospholipids? 🧬 Phospholipids are essential molecules that make up the cell membrane, acting as a barrier and gatekeeper for every cell in your body! 🧱✨ Each phospholipid has a hydrophilic (water-loving) head and hydrophobic (water-fearing) tails. This unique structure allows them to form a bilayer — a double layer that creates a flexible, semi-permeable membrane. This is what helps cells maintain their shape, control what enters or exits, and communicate with their environment. ...
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