Which of the following statements are correct about phospholipids? They have.... (A). hydrophilic polar groups (B). hydrophobic non-polar groups (C). hydrophilic non-polar groups (D). hydrophobic polar groups Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Phospholipids are amphipathic molecules that form the structural basis of cell membranes. They consist of a polar head and non-polar tails. The polar head contains a phosphate group and is hydrophilic (water-loving). The non-polar tails consist of fatty acid chains and are hydrophobic (water-fearing). Therefore, phospholipids have hydrophilic polar groups and hydrophobic non-polar groups. Statements (A) and (B) are correct, while (C) and (D) are incorrect because non-polar groups are hydrophobic and polar groups ar