What makes phospholipids amphipathic molecules?

All of the lipid molecules in cell membranes are amphipathic (or amphiphilic)—that is, they have a hydrophilic ... A lipid bilayer has other characteristics beside its self-sealing properties that make it an ideal structure for cell membranes. read more

Simple thinking: the phosphate part interacts with the hidrophilic part of your body (water) [if you see the link, the"balls" are the phosphate], while the long carbonic chains fits inside of the lipid bilayer, where's hidrophobic. read more

Phospholipids are a class of amphipathic molecule that is essential to life. These molecules are the main component of biological membranes. The specific amphipathic behavior of phospholipid molecules is determined by how they combine. Other important biosynthesized amphipathic molecules are cholesterol and glycolipids. read more