Lipids that form membranes have what kind of structure?
A) polar heads and polar tails, which allows them to interact with water on both sides of the membrane
B) completely polar, which allows them to dissolve in water
C) polar heads and nonpolar tails; the nonpolar tails interact with water
D) polar heads and nonpolar tails; the polar heads interact with water

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Lipids that form membranes, such as phospholipids, have a structure with polar heads and nonpolar tails. The polar heads are hydrophilic (water-attracting) and interact with water, while the nonpolar tails are hydrophobic (water-repelling) and avoid water, allowing the formation of a bilayer structure in cell membranes.

Lipids That Form Membranes Have What Kind of Structure