MemotivaAP Biology Unit 1 Topic 1.4: Lipids — Fats, Phospholipids, Steroids, Saturated vs Unsaturated

What is a phospholipid?

AP Biology Unit 1 Topic 1.4: Lipids — Fats, Phospholipids, Steroids, Saturated vs Unsaturated

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What is a phospholipid?

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A phospholipid consists of a glycerol bonded to two fatty acid chains and one phosphate group, often with an additional polar group attached. The phosphate end is hydrophilic while the fatty acid tails are hydrophobic, making phospholipids amphipathic. This dual nature is what allows them to form membranes.
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