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Assertion : Phospholipids are called amphipathic compounds .
Reason : Each phospholipids is doubly charged compound .

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If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

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If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

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If Assertion is true but the Reason is false.

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If both Assertion and Reason are false.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Phospholipids**: - Phospholipids are a type of lipid molecule that are a major component of cell membranes. They consist of a hydrophilic (water-attracting) "head" and two hydrophobic (water-repelling) "tails". 2. **Definition of Amphipathic**: - The term "amphipathic" refers to molecules that have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts. This dual nature allows them to interact with both water and lipids. 3. **Assertion Analysis**: - The assertion states that phospholipids are called amphipathic compounds. This is true because they possess both a hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tails. 4. **Reason Analysis**: - The reason given is that each phospholipid is a doubly charged compound. This statement is misleading. While phospholipids have polar (charged) regions, they are not typically described as "doubly charged". Instead, they have one charged head and two non-polar tails. 5. **Conclusion**: - The assertion is true, but the reason is not accurately described. Therefore, the assertion is correct, but the reason does not correctly explain the assertion. ### Final Answer: - The assertion is true, but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion.
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