Which of the Following Forces Primarily Maintain Membrane Structures

Question

Which of the following forces primarily maintain membrane structures?
A)hydrophobic interactions
B)covalent bonds
C)hydrogen bonds
D)ionic interactions

Accepted Answer

Hydrophobic interactions, specifically the arrangement of the hydrophobic tails of phospholipids, form the basis for the maintenance of membrane structure. Covalent bonds and ionic interactions may contribute in some cases, but they are not the primary forces involved. Hydrogen bonds play a minor role in membrane structure.