Structural Features That Make Phospholipids Suited for Their Biological Role

Question

Structural features that make phospholipids suited for their biological role are:
A) A hydrophilic head group
B) Branched carbon chains
C) A hydrophobic group
D) A and C are correct
E) None of the above is true

Accepted Answer

Phospholipids have a hydrophilic head group that interacts with water and a hydrophobic tail that repels water, making them ideal for forming cell membranes. Branched carbon chains are not a characteristic feature of phospholipids.