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What are phospholipids composed of?
An alcohol attached by a phosphodiester bond to either diacylglycerol (DAG) or sphingosine.
Describe the nature of phospholipids.
Amphipathic
What are the components of the hydrophilic head of a phospholipid?
Phosphate group plus whatever is attached to it (e.g., serine, ethanolamine, and choline)
What is the predominant lipid of cell membranes?
Phospholipids
What are the nonpolar portions of other membrane constituents that the hydrophobic portion of a phospholipid molecule is associated with?
Glycolipids, proteins, and cholesterol
Learn about the overview of phospholipids, their composition, and nature in this biochemistry lecture by Dr. Ashraf Bakkar.
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