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Phospholipids are the predominant lipids in cell membranes.
Phospholipids are the predominant lipids in cell membranes.
True (A)
Phospholipids are not amphipathic in nature.
Phospholipids are not amphipathic in nature.
False (B)
Phospholipids can be classified as sphingophospholipids and glycerophospholipids.
Phospholipids can be classified as sphingophospholipids and glycerophospholipids.
True (A)
Glycerophospholipids are also known as phosphoglycerides.
Glycerophospholipids are also known as phosphoglycerides.
GPL are formed from phosphatidic acid and an alcohol in a single step process.
GPL are formed from phosphatidic acid and an alcohol in a single step process.
Phospholipids can be classified as ether glycerolipids and sphingophospholipids.
Phospholipids can be classified as ether glycerolipids and sphingophospholipids.
Phospholipids contain hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tail.
Phospholipids contain hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tail.
Phosphatidic acid is formed from glycerol, two fatty acids, and a phosphate.
Phosphatidic acid is formed from glycerol, two fatty acids, and a phosphate.
Glycerophospholipids are synthesized in the Golgi apparatus.
Glycerophospholipids are synthesized in the Golgi apparatus.
Sphingophospholipids are a type of phospholipids that contain sphingosine, fatty acids, and choline.
Sphingophospholipids are a type of phospholipids that contain sphingosine, fatty acids, and choline.
Phospholipids are not involved in cell membrane structure and function.
Phospholipids are not involved in cell membrane structure and function.
Glycerophospholipids are formed from phosphatidic acid and an alcohol in a single step process.
Glycerophospholipids are formed from phosphatidic acid and an alcohol in a single step process.
Phospholipids consist of hydrophilic head (PO4 & head groups) and a hydrophobic tail (FA chains).
Phospholipids consist of hydrophilic head (PO4 & head groups) and a hydrophobic tail (FA chains).
Sphingophospholipids and glycerophospholipids are the two main classifications of phospholipids.
Sphingophospholipids and glycerophospholipids are the two main classifications of phospholipids.
Phospholipids can be synthesized in the endoplasmic reticulum.
Phospholipids can be synthesized in the endoplasmic reticulum.
