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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Phospholipids are amphipathic molecules containing:
Options
A A hydrophobic head and hydrophilic tail
B A hydrophilic head and two hydrophobic tails
Correct Answer
C Three fatty acid tails and glycerol
D Four fused carbon rings
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Phospholipids have a polar hydrophilic phosphate head and two nonpolar hydrophobic fatty acid tails.

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Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 2372 of 2556
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