Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of phospholipids?

A) They are found in cellular membranes.
B) They can form micelles and bilayers.
C) They contain fatty acids that associate with water.
D) They contain a hydrophilic phosphate "head."
E) They contain two fatty acids and a phosphate functional group.


C

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