Chapter 25, Problem 12TYK

Summary Introduction

To review:

The formation of protocells inside water from the cluster of proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids with the help of hydrophilic and hydrophobic interactions.

Introduction:

The fatty acids form micelles inside water. These micelles consist of two important parts: a hydrophobic tail and a hydrophilic head. The hydrophobic head is water repelling and the hydrophilic tail is water loving.