OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
CELL BIOLOGY
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Question
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Phospholipids are important component of
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the plasma membrane of animal cells
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the ring structure of steroids
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the waxy covering on leaves
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double bond in hydrocarbon chains
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Phospholipids, arranged in a bilayer, make up the basic fabric of the plasma membrane. They are well-suited for this role because they are amphipathic, meaning that they have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions. Chemical structure of a phospholipid, showing the hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tails.
Detailed explanation-2: -Phospholipids help by preventing the accumulation of fats in the liver. It plays a major role in the transportation and removal of cholesterol from the cells. It forms the structural components of the cell membrane with the association of proteins.
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