Phospholipid

Phospholipid

An ester of glycerol with two fatty acids and phosphoric acid (H3PO4) or a derivative of phosphoric acid group (like H2PO4CH2CH2N(CH3)3). Phospholipids have a hydrophilic head (the phosphate group) and a lipophilic tail (the fatty acids).

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