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BIO 101 Cell Structure and Function Objective Question

Question

Phospholipids have a polar __________ group and two hydrophobic tails.
Options
A head
Correct Answer
B base
C acid
D linker
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Phospholipids are amphipathic: they have a hydrophilic (water-loving) phosphate-containing head and hydrophobic fatty acid tails.

Hint

Opposite of 'tails'.

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