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Phospholipids: Membrane Component
Phospholipids are the major component of the cell membrane.
Basically, a phospholipid is constructed like a triglyceride, except that a
charged phosphate group is aached to the third fay acid. The phosphate group
is usually bonded to another polar, funconal group. A phospholipid has both
hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions. The fay acid chains are hydrophobic and
exclude themselves from water, whereas the phosphate is hydrophilic and
interacts with water.
Figure 40. Structure of a Phospholipid
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