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1
Q

How are phospholopids different to triglycerides?

A

Have a phosphate group in place of one fatty acid

2
Q

What is the structure of a phospholipid?

A

Glycerol head
Phosphate group
2 fatty acid tails

3
Q

Why is a phospholipid said to be polar?

A

Phosphate group is charged and hydrophiic
Hydrocarbon chains are hydrophobic
Part of it will dissolve and part is insoluble

4
Q

What is this polar property of phospholopids called?

A

Amphipathic

5
Q

Where do phospholopids play a large role in a cell?

A

Cell membrane

Phospholipid bilayer

6
Q

How are glucolipids similar to phospholopids?

A

Carbohydrate group instead of phosphate grouo

7
Q

Are glycolipids polar?

A

yes

8
Q

Where are glycolipids found?

A

Cell membranes

Outside half with carbohydrate group projecting out