40 Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Besides structural roles, what other roles do lipids have in cells?
A
They have other cellular functions.
2
Q
Which type of lipid is the most abundant in cell membranes?
A
Glycerophospholipids.
3
Q
What is another name for glycerophospholipids?
A
Phosphoglycerides
4
Q
What is the structure of a glycerophospholipid?
A
It has a glycerol molecule with a phosphate esterified at the alpha (a) carbon and two long-chain fatty acids attached to the remaining carbons.
5
Q
To which carbon is the phosphate group attached in glycerophospholipids?
A
The alpha (a) carbon.
