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What is phospholipid? |
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Answer» :-In general terms, a Phospholipid can be defined as a "Amphiatic molecule" with both Hydrophillic (soluble in water) and Hydrophobic (insoluble in water) regions. Extra Information :-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~PHOSPHOLIPIDS consist of FATTY acids.Phospholipids consist of an Alcohol (OH) Group.Phospholipids mainly consist of "Phosphate groups". Phospholipids are important constituent units of the cell MEMBRANE. Phospholipids CONTAIN both "Polar" and "Non-Polar" portions. Some Phospholipids such as "Lecithin" have a nitrogenous compound "Choline", attached to them. Lecithin (Phospholipid) is produced commercially from "Soyabean SEEDS". Lecithin is considered to be an excellent Emulsifying agent. |
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