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question 7 1 pts phospholipids are found in a limited number of foods. they consists of a glycerol backbone with two fatty acids and a compound that contains phosphate. why are they important in food and in the body? they do not allow water and fat to mix. they allow water and fat to mix. they resist absorption.
Phospholipids are amphiphilic, with a hydrophilic phosphate - containing head and hydrophobic fatty - acid tails. This property enables them to act as emulsifiers, facilitating the mixing of water and fat.
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They allow water and fat to mix.