Biomolecules Question 87
Question: Phospholipids are important cell membrane constituents, because they:
Options:
A) contain glycerol
B) can form bilayers in water
C) combine covalently with protein
D) contain polar and non-polar portions
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
[d] Phospholipids are composed of phosphate group and one or more fatty acids.
They have hydrophilic (polar) phosphate group and long hydrophobic (non-polar) hydrocarbon ’tails'.
The phospholipids readily form membrane like structure in water.
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