Refer to the Figure Below Showing the Structure of a Phospholipid

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Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure below showing the structure of a phospholipid molecule. Which statement explains how this molecule is involved in the makeup of a cell membrane?

• A) Part A forms the polar head that associates with water, while parts B, C, and D form the nonpolar tails that associate with other nonpolar tails of other phospholipids in the membrane.
• B) Part B forms the polar head that associates with water, while parts C and D form the nonpolar tails that associate with other nonpolar tails of other phospholipids in the membrane.
• C) Parts A, B, and D form the polar head that associates with water, while part C forms the nonpolar tail that associates with other nonpolar tails of other phospholipids in the membrane.
• D) Parts A, C, and D form the polar head that associates with water, while part B forms the nonpolar tail that associates with other nonpolar tails of other phospholipids in the membrane.
• E) Parts B and D form the polar head that associates with water, while parts A and C form the nonpolar tail that associates with other nonpolar tails of other phospholipids in the membrane.

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