Phospholipids make effective biological membranes because they
A) are hydrophobic and repel water.
B) are amphipathic polar and can aggregate into a bilayer.
C) interact with proteins to stabilise the bilayer.
D) contain a hydrophilic phosphate group.
E) can form strong covalent bonds between each other.

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Phospholipids are amphipathic, meaning they have both hydrophilic (polar) and hydrophobic (non-polar) parts, allowing them to form bilayers that are the basis of cell membranes.

Phospholipids Make Effective Biological Membranes Because They