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vinney12

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Which part of a phospholipid is hydrophilic?
 
  A. the glycerol portion
  B. the two fatty acids
  C. the tail
  D. the head

Question 2

Lecithin is a
 
  A. phospholipid.
  B. triglyceride.
  C. sterol.
  D. monoglyceride.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A



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