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Lipids - Coggle Diagram
Lipids
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Phospholipids
ls a type of lipid molecule that is the main component of the cell membrane. Each phospholipid is made up of two fatty acids, a phosphate group, and a glycerol molecule. :star:
Functions :star:
1) As membrane components, phospholipids are selectively permeable (also called semi-permeable), meaning that only certain molecules can pass through them to enter or exit the cell.
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3) In pharmaceuticals, phospholipids are used as part of drug delivery systems, which are systems that help transport a drug throughout the body to the area that it is meant to affect.
4) In the food industry, phospholipids can act as emulsifiers, which are substances that disperse oil droplets in water so that the oil and water do not form separate layers.
structure :star:
A phospholipid is made up of two fatty acid tails and a phosphate group head. Fatty acids are long chains that are mostly made up of hydrogen and carbon, while phosphate groups consist of a phosphorus molecule with four oxygen molecules attached. These two components of the phospholipid are connected via a third molecule, glycerol.
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