When Mixed with Water, Phospholipids Spontaneously Form Membranes Because They

question 44

Multiple Choice

When mixed with water, phospholipids spontaneously form membranes because they ________.

• A)have hydrophilic phosphate groups that are attracted to water and hydrophobic fatty acid tails that avoid water
• B)have hydrophilic fatty acid tails that are attracted to water and hydrophobic phosphate groups that avoid water
• C)have hydrophilic heads that are attracted to their hydrophobic tails

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