Which Aspect of Phospholipids Is Most Important to the Formation

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which aspect of phospholipids is most important to the formation of bilayers?

• A) They are amphipathic.
• B) Their polar heads can interact with water.
• C) The length of their hydrocarbon tails can be altered to modulate membrane fluidity.
• D) Their hydrocarbon tails can consist of fatty acids or isoprene subunits.

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