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Polar lipids form bilayers spontaneously in water while non-polar lipids face towards the "non-polar" side of the cell being non water-soluble.

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Polar lipids have a hydrophilic ("water-loving") head and a hydrophobic ("water-fearing") tail, making them soluble in water and important for forming cellular membranes. Nonpolar lipids, like triglycerides and cholesterol, lack this polar structure and are more hydrophobic, serving as energy storage molecules.

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Q: What is the difference between polar lipids and non polar lipids?
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