Which of the following are reasons for the ability of phenolics and ethanol to disrupt the membranes of lipids? Group of answer choices a) The hydroxy radicals produced by these molecules disrupt the phosphate heads of the membrane b )The amphipathic nature of these modules causes them to insert into the phospholipids of the membrane. c) The high polarity of these molecules causes them to interact with the hydrocarbons of the membrane. d) The large carbon groups allow for interaction with the phosphate heads of the membrane
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