Fatty acids have hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails.This allows them to

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Fatty acids have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties, which allows them to self-organize into a double layer surrounding a sphere of water. This is known as a lipid bilayer and is the basis for the formation of cell membranes in living organisms. Option A refers to a micelle, which is formed by a single layer of fatty acids, while option B refers to the lipid bilayer structure but includes an incorrect description of the orientation of the heads and tails. Options C and D are not accurate descriptions of the properties and functions of fatty acids.

Fatty Acids Have Hydrophilic Heads and Hydrophobic Tails