Question

Phospholipids are important cell membrane constituents because they

A. Contain glycerol

B. Combine covalently with proteins

C. Contain both polar and non polar portions

D. Can form bilayers in water

Answer 1

(C)
Phospholipids are a class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes. They can form lipid bilayers because of their amphiphilic characteristic.that is they contain polar and
non polar portions.