NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Question
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What is the chemical composition of a phospholipid?
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1 glycerol molecule and 3 fatty acids
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1 fatty acid and 3 glycerol molecules
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1 glycerol molecule, 2 fatty acids, and 1 phosphate group
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3 cyclohexanes and 1 cyclopentane
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Phospholipids (PL) are a group of polar lipids that consist of two fatty acids, a glycerol unit and a phosphate group which is esterified to an organic molecule (X) such as choline, ethanolamine, inositol, etc.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lipids are an essential component of the cell membrane. The structure is typically made of a glycerol backbone, 2 fatty acid tails (hydrophobic), and a phosphate group (hydrophilic).
Detailed explanation-3: -One type of lipid is called a triglyceride, an ester derived from glycerol combined with three fatty acid molecules.
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