Phospholipids Can Help Fats Cross Cell Membranes Because ____

question 4

Multiple Choice

Phospholipids can help fats cross cell membranes because ____.

• A) they are so abundant in foods and widespread in the body
• B) they are fat soluble but not water soluble
• C) they have a large, multiple-ring structure
• D) they have water-soluble heads and fat-soluble tails
• E) their phosphorus components inhibit water from crossing the membranes

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