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Which lipid contains both hydrophobic and hydrophilic portions in its molecule?
Which lipid contains both hydrophobic and hydrophilic portions in its molecule?
- Phosphatidylglycerol
- Cardiolipin
- Phosphatidylserine (correct)
- Plasmalogen
Which lipid constitutes the polar 'head' of a phospholipid molecule?
Which lipid constitutes the polar 'head' of a phospholipid molecule?
- Fatty acids
- Phosphoric acid
- Glycerol
- Choline (correct)
What are the major lipids that occur in biological membranes?
What are the major lipids that occur in biological membranes?
- Phospholipids, phosphatidylserine, plasmalogen, amphipathic nature, lecithin (correct)
- Hydrophilic, glycerol, cardiolipin, phosphatidylglycerol, sphingomyelin
- Polar head, phosphatidic acid, lecithin, cephalins, phosphatidylinositol
- Glycerol, fatty acids, phosphoric acid, nitrogenous base
What are molecular aggregates formed by phospholipids in water called?
What are molecular aggregates formed by phospholipids in water called?
What is the role of liposomes?
What is the role of liposomes?