NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Question
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Phospholipids are molecules that contain:
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hydrophilic head and tails.
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amphipathic properties.
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three fatty acids in their structure.
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a glycerol backbone.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Phospholipids are amphipathic molecules. This means that they have a hydrophilic, polar phosphate head and two hydrophobic fatty acid tails. These components of the phospholipids cause them to orientate themselves.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: Phospholipids are amphipathic because they have hydrophobic tails and hydrophilic heads. The tails of the phospholipid are made of fatty acid chains.
Detailed explanation-3: -Amphipathic molecules are chemical compounds that have both polar and nonpolar regions, giving them both hydrophilic (water-loving) and lipophilic (fat-loving) properties. Amphipathic molecules are also known as amphiphilic molecules or amphiphiles.
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