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What property of membrane lipids is crucial for the assembly of a lipid bilayer?
What property of membrane lipids is crucial for the assembly of a lipid bilayer?
- Hydrophilic head
- Charged tail
- Hydrophobic tail
- Amphipathic nature (correct)
Why do fats like triacylglycerol form fat droplets in water?
Why do fats like triacylglycerol form fat droplets in water?
- They repel water
- They are attracted to water
- They are amphipathic
- They have hydrophobic properties (correct)
What part of a phospholipid contributes to the hydrophilic nature of its head?
What part of a phospholipid contributes to the hydrophilic nature of its head?
- Fatty acid tail
- Glycerol
- Choline
- Phosphate (correct)
Why are saturated fats solid at room temperature?
Why are saturated fats solid at room temperature?
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In what way does cholesterol differ from phospholipids?
In what way does cholesterol differ from phospholipids?
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