Which, if any, of the following features is common to soaps, detergents, phospholipids and channel-forming antibiotics?
A) They all contain fatty acids.
B) They all contain phosphate groups.
C) They all contain polypeptide chains.
D) Their function depends on the dual polarity of their molecules.
E) They have none of these features in common.

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All these substances have amphipathic properties, meaning they contain both hydrophilic (water-attracting) and hydrophobic (water-repelling) parts, which is crucial for their function.

Which, If Any, of the Following Features Is Common to Soaps