What makes phospholipids good at forming cellular membranes?

A. Regions of aliphatic and hydrophilic atoms causing an internalization of phosphorous making a bilayer.
B. The polar and non-polar regions create an amphipathic bilayer of phospholipids.
C. Covalent and ionic bonds between glycerols create a tight seal around the cell.
D. The three saturated fatty tails in phospholipids create a semi solid like structure that maintains a cell's shape.


B. The polar and non-polar regions create an amphipathic bilayer of phospholipids.

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____________________ Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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