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
Related Questions
Lipids are generally
I. water soluble
II. water insoluble
III. soluble in non-polar organic solvents
IV. not soluble in non-polar organic solvents
Choose the correct options
Only I
II and III
II and IV
Only IV
Which of the following correctly describes the solubility of lipids?
Soluble in water, insoluble in organic solvents
Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents like ether and chloroform
Soluble in both water and organic solvents
Insoluble in both water and organic solvents