The term phospholipid can best be described by which of the following? Select one: A. a nonpolar lipid molecule that is made polar by the addition of a phosphate B. a nonpolar lipid molecule that is made amphipathic by the addition of a phosphate C. a polar lipid molecule that fully repels water D. a polar lipid molecule that fully interacts with water
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However, the addition of a phosphate group to the molecule makes it amphipathic, meaning it has both a polar (water-attracting) and nonpolar (water-repelling) part. Show more…
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