Which of the Following Statements About Phospholipids Is Not True

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about phospholipids is not true?

• A)Phospholipids play a critical role in cell membrane structure.
• B)The fatty acid portion of a phospholipid constitutes the hydrophilic portion of the molecule.
• C)Phospholipids are composed of a glycerol molecule attached to a phosphate group and two fatty acid chains.
• D)A membrane can be formed by alignment of fatty acid chains between two phospholipid layers.
• E)The hydrophilic portion of phospholipids align with the polar interior and exterior of a cell.

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