Exposure of purified phospholipids to water results in the spontaneous formation of:
A)lipid bilayers.
B)triacylglycerols.
C)steroids.
D)polypeptides.
E)carbohydrates.

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When purified phospholipids are exposed to water, they spontaneously form lipid bilayers due to the hydrophilic and hydrophobic nature of the phospholipid molecule. The polar heads of the phospholipids interact with water while the nonpolar tails avoid it, resulting in a bilayer formation. Choices B, C, D, and E are incorrect as they are not relevant to the formation of phospholipid bilayers.

Exposure of Purified Phospholipids to Water Results in the Spontaneous