A scientist has isolated a chemical compound that is partially soluble in water.The chemical helps keep water-soluble substances mixed with fats.When analyzing the composition of the chemical,the scientist determined that in addition to carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen,the compound contains nitrogen and phosphorus atoms.Based on this information,the compound is a(n)_____.
A)nutrino
B)phospholipid
C)essential fatty acid
D)sterol

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The presence of nitrogen and phosphorus atoms indicates that the chemical compound is likely a phospholipid, which is a type of molecule that contains both water-soluble and fat-soluble regions. Phospholipids are important components of cell membranes and can help keep water-soluble substances mixed with fats. Nutrino, essential fatty acid, and sterol do not contain nitrogen and phosphorus atoms and are not known for their ability to keep water-soluble substances mixed with fats.

A Scientist Has Isolated a Chemical Compound That Is Partially