What property of phospholipids makes them important in cell membranes?
A) They have a polar end and a nonpolar end.
B) They contain nucleic acids.
C) They are found only in animals.
D) They are an important energy carrier molecule.
E) They are part of DNA.

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Phospholipids have a polar (hydrophilic) head and a nonpolar (hydrophobic) tail, making them ideal for forming cell membranes where they create a bilayer that separates the cell from its environment.

What Property of Phospholipids Makes Them Important in Cell Membranes