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In a soap micelle, where are the polar hydrophilic groups located?
AInside the core
BIn a flat layer
CEvenly mixed in
DOn the outer surface
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. On the outer surface
The water-attracting heads face outward while the fat-attracting tails enclose the oil in the core.
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