[A First Review of Lipids]

12. Why are phospholipids the only lipid group to be able to dissolve in water?

A) They are in love with water so they join with it when they can and thus dissolve.

B) The chlorine molecules found in phosphate groups are attracted to water, helping them dissolve.

C) The oxygens that are in the phosphate group of phospholipids can form hydrogen bonds with water, to help them dissolve.

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