phospholipids



There are 2 __main__ types of lipids: phosphoglycerides or [|glycerophospholipids]


 * molecule:** phosphate


 * What is a phospholipid?**


 * A phospholipid is "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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