How Do Phospholipids Interact with Water Molecules

question 13

Multiple Choice

How do phospholipids interact with water molecules?

• A)The polar heads avoid water, and the nonpolar tails attract water.
• B)Phospholipids do not interact with water because water is polar and lipids are nonpolar.
• C)The polar heads interact with water, and the nonpolar tails do not.
• D)The hydrocarbon tails form hydrogen bonds with water.
• E)Both the polar head and lipid backbone from hydrogen bonds with water.

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