Which of the Following Statements Regarding Phospholipids Is NOT Correct

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding phospholipids is NOT correct? An example molecule is shown.

• A)Phospholipids can contain up to three fatty acids, as long as the phosphate group is somewhere in the molecule.
• B)Region I is a polar head group that interacts favorably with water.
• C)Region II is a hydrophobic tail region that interacts favorably with tail groups on other phospholipids.
• D)When phospholipids are in an aqueous medium, they typically form bilayers.
• E)Phospholipids are a primary component of cell walls, isolating the contents of the cell from the outside environment.

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