Question

Phospholipids are water-soluble due to

A. the glycerol backbone
B. the fatty ester chains.
C. the long chains of carbon atoms.
D. the charged end of the phosphate group .

Answer 1

D is your answer

Phospholipids are soluble in both water and oil (amphiphilic) because the hydrocarbon tails of two fatty acids are still hydrophobic, but the phosphate group end is hydrophilic. Phospholipids are the major component of cell membrane to form lipid bilayers.

Answer 2

D

Step-by-step explanation:

the charged ends have an electric charge, which can be attracted and soluble to water (hydrophilic) but it can partially sustain itself in water.