However, the polar, ionic head is hydrophilic and does dissolve in polar solvents such as water. Once scrubbed or mixed properly, the grease is broken up into small ball-like structures (micelles ...
(B) A single glycerophospholipid molecule is composed of two major regions: a hydrophilic head (green) and hydrophobic tails (purple). (C) The subregions of a glycerophospholipid molecule ...