An Example of an Amphipathic Molecule Found in Living Cells

Question

An example of an amphipathic molecule found in living cells is ______.
A) phospholipid
B) ATP
C) nucleic acid
D) glucose
E) protein

Accepted Answer

Phospholipids are amphipathic molecules, meaning they have both hydrophilic (water-attracting) and hydrophobic (water-repelling) parts, which is essential for forming cell membranes.