Question

Which chemical property is shared by all types of lipids forming the plasma membrane?

• A. Sugar component
• B. Glycerol backbone
• C. Phosphate group
• D. Hydrophobic region

Answer 1

The correct option is D Hydrophobic region

• Lipid is a another term of fat which lack a hydrogen ion on one end . This makes the lipid molecule hydrophilic from outer sides whereas the other end contains balanced ions and become hydrophobic towards the inner side . Due to this hydrophobic tail , plasma membrane containing lipids repelled by water.
  
• This is a chemical property shared by all types of lipids.
• So, the correct option is 'Option D' .