5 Questions
Which of the following is a major type of membrane lipid?
Cholesterol
Which part of the phospholipid molecule interacts with the intracellular or extracellular aqueous environment?
Hydrophilic head
What is the nature of phospholipids?
Amphipathic
What do phospholipids predominantly constitute in cell membranes?
Predominant lipids
What function do membrane phospholipids serve for some proteins?
Serve as anchors to cell membranes
Test your knowledge about the composition of membrane lipids including phospholipids, sphingolipids, glycolipids, and cholesterol. Learn about the structure and properties of these polar membrane lipids.
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