What Property of Phospholipids Make Them Suitable for the Formation

question 45

Multiple Choice

What property of phospholipids make them suitable for the formation of the double layer found in membranes?

• A) they are uncharged
• B) they can interact with proteins
• C) they are composed of fatty acids
• D) they have both a hydrophobic and a hydrophilic end
• E) they serve as an attachment site for carbohydrates

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