NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Question
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How many fatty acid chains are found in a phospholipid?
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1
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2
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3
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4
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Phospholipids contain glycerol, two fatty acids, a phosphate and a basic component.
Detailed explanation-2: -Figure 2.5. 3 depicts a typical phospholipid composed of two fatty acids linked to glycerol (a diglyceride). The two fatty acid carbon chains may be both saturated, both unsaturated, or one of each.
Detailed explanation-3: -Phospholipids. Phospholipids constitute another important class of lipids. These are similar to similar to trigylcerides in that they have a glycerol backbone, but there are only two fatty acids connected to glycerol.
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