NEET Biology Biomolecules / जैव-अणु Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Biomolecules

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    Phospholipids are important cell membrane constituents, because they:

    A) contain glycerol

    B) can form bilayers in water

    C) combine covalently with protein

    D) contain polar and non-polar portions

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] Phospholipids are composed of phosphate group and one or more fatty acids. They have hydrophilic (polar) phosphate group and long hydrophobic (non-polar) hydrocarbon 'tails'. The phospholipids readily form membrane like structure in water.


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