What property of phospholipids makes them suitable for the formation of the double layer found in membranes?

A. They have both a hydrophobic and a hydrophilic end.
B. They are uncharged.
C. They can interact with proteins.
D. They serve as an attachment site for carbohydrates.
E. They are composed of fatty acids.


Answer: A

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