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What are phospholipids?

  1. Lipid compounds that attract both water- and fat-soluble substances

  2. Proteins that carry oxygen in the blood

  3. Sugars that provide energy to cells

  4. Compounds that detoxify free radicals

The correct answer is: Lipid compounds that attract both water- and fat-soluble substances

Phospholipids are major components of cell membranes and function to separate the internal cellular environment from the external environment. Option B is incorrect because proteins do not attract both water- and fat-soluble substances. Option C is incorrect because sugars are not lipid compounds. Option D is incorrect because phospholipids do not detoxify free radicals; this function is typically carried out by antioxidants.