Why do phospholipids form sheet-like cellular membranes, despite being partly hydrophilic?

a. The modified phosphate group forms covalent bonds with adjacent phospholipids in a sheet-like configuration.
b. Cellular membranes form at the water’s surface, with hydrophobic fatty acids extended into the air above.
c. The long fatty acid chains weave together like a tapestry, pulling the phosphate groups together in sheets.
d. Only the phosphate group can interact with water; fatty acids are forced together in the middle of double sheets.


d. Only the phosphate group can interact with water; fatty acids are forced together in the middle of double sheets.

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