Multiple Choice
Which class of lipid is the main structural component of most cell membranes, forming the lipid bilayer?
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8. Membrane Structure
The Lipid Bilayer
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In the context of the lipid bilayer, which part of a phospholipid molecule is hydrophobic?
A
The phosphate-containing head group
B
The glycerol backbone
C
The fatty acid (hydrocarbon) tails
D
The polar head region as a whole
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