Predict which of the following lipid characteristics would be most important to form the best liposomes for delivering a drug into a cell.
A)It contains a carbon ring structure similar to that in cholesterol.
B)It is linked to mannose
C)It is short and polar like glycerol.
D)It is amphipathic.
E)It has three fatty acid chains like a triglyceride.

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Liposomes are most effective when they are amphipathic, meaning they have both hydrophilic (water-attracting) and hydrophobic (water-repelling) parts. This allows them to form bilayers similar to cell membranes, encapsulating drugs and facilitating their delivery into cells.

Predict Which of the Following Lipid Characteristics Would Be Most