Which of the following is a phospholipid?
A)A
B)B
C)C

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Question

Which of the following is a phospholipid? 
A)A 
B)B 
C)C

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Phospholipids are composed of a polar head group (which contains phosphate) and two nonpolar fatty acid tails, making them amphipathic. In the given structure, only molecule B fits this description, with a polar head group (containing a phosphate and a glycerol) and two nonpolar fatty acid tails. A, C, and D do not contain the necessary components for a phospholipid structure.

Which of the Following Is a Phospholipid