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
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Organic Macromolecules
Learning Outcome: 2.21

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