Which component of lecithin contributes to its amphipathic nature, allowing it to form bilayers in cell membranes?
Glycerol backbone only
Fatty acid chains only
Phosphate group only
Phosphate group and fatty acid chains
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Which property of lipids makes them suitable for long-term energy storage?
Solubility in water
High caloric density
Presence of nitrogen
Structural role in cell membranes
