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I would have said "phospholipid" except that it's hardly a "macromolecule" by my standards (I'm a polymer chemist by training).

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Phospholipids have a polar phosphate head and 2 non-polar hydrophobic tails. They are the main components of cell membranes and play a crucial role in creating a barrier that separates the internal cellular environment from the extracellular environment.

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Q: What macromolecule has a polar phosphate head and 2 non-polar hydraphobic tails?
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