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They are both esters. Triglycerides have three fatty acids and one glycerol, while phospholipids have two fatty acids and one glycophosphate.
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∙ 14y agoa phospho lipid is similar to a fat because like fat it surounds an area fat surounds our major organs and phospho lipids suruonds a cell!!
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∙ 9y agoTriglycerides and phospholipids are two major classes of lipids. They both contain long-chain fatty acids attached to one or more hydroxyl groups of the glycerol molecule.
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∙ 12y agoThey both have a glycerol backbone
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What is another name for the phospholipid bilayer?
It depends on which lipid bilayer you're talking about. There is the phospholipid bilayer that surrounds eukaryotic cells, cholesterol phospholipid bilayers, protein lipid bilayers, phase transition lipid bilayer, lipid bilayer membrane...
The interior of the phospholipid bilayer is?
Hydrophobic.
What is a double layer of phospholipids?
A cell's membrane (plasma membrane) is made of a phospholipid bilayer where the hydrophillic phosphate groups form the two outer sides of the bilayer and the hydrophobic fatty acid chains are the interior.
The polar end of the phospholipid plasma membrane is . hydrophilic hydrophobic?
"philic" ( likes water)
What is a phosholipd bilayer?
A phospholipid bilayer is a two-layered arrangement of phosphate and lipid molecules that form a cell membrane, the hydrophobic lipid ends facing inward and the hydrophilic phosphate ends facing outward. Also called lipid bilayer.http://dictionary.infoplease.com/phospholipid-bilayer
What is similar to a fat and found in cell membranes?
A fat molecule that has similar properties is called a lipid examples would include oils,waxes, and steroids
What is the composition of a phospholipid?
A phosfate radical (phosforus) and lipidic (fat/esteroid) chain.
Is fat the main component in cell membrane?
Yes, the cell membrane is made of a Phospholipid Bilayer. A lipid can also be known as a fat.
Does fats maintain your cell membrane?
yes - cell membranes are composed of a type of fat known as a phospholipid. That is why some fat is necessary in a person's diet.
What one molecule is always part of every fat?
Glycerol is always a part of every triglyceride and phospholipid.
What is the difference between fat and phospholipid?
the "phospho" part. fat=lipid To be more specific, a fat is composed of glycerol (an alcohol) and fatty acids (triglycerides). A phospholipid has a hydrophobic tail, and a hydrophilic phosphate group. Think of a phospholipid as a glycerol molecule attached to a long chain of fatty acids dangling off to the right. (depending on perspective) Connected to the top of the glycerol molecule is a phosphate group, which is water loving. There is also an additional polar group. -R
Why are membrane proteins not water soluable?
They must be fat soluble so they can be in contact with the hydrophobic tails of the phospholipid bilayer.
What are the specialized parts of a phospholipid bilayer?
The Phospholipid Bilayer is made up of phospholipids. These phospholipids have a hydrophillic head, and a hydrophobic tail. They are structured so that the hydrophillic head interacts with water, and the hydrophobic tails stays away from water, but mixes with fat. This makes the phospholipids form the phospholipid bilayer. The Phospholipid Bilayer has intrinsic proteins and extrinsic proteins attached, which may have glycoproteins attached to them. Glycolipids may also be attached to the hydrophillic heads of the phospholipid. Cholestrol is also part of the phospholipid bilayer, which adds strengh to the structure.
What are the specialized parts of the phospholipid bilayer?
The Phospholipid Bilayer is made up of phospholipids. These phospholipids have a hydrophillic head, and a hydrophobic tail. They are structured so that the hydrophillic head interacts with water, and the hydrophobic tails stays away from water, but mixes with fat. This makes the phospholipids form the phospholipid bilayer. The Phospholipid Bilayer has intrinsic proteins and extrinsic proteins attached, which may have glycoproteins attached to them. Glycolipids may also be attached to the hydrophillic heads of the phospholipid. Cholestrol is also part of the phospholipid bilayer, which adds strengh to the structure.
Is soap polar nonpolar?
Soap is actually both. It is similar to a phospholipid in that it has a polar head and a nonpolar tail.
What is the basic structure of the plasma membrane?
The framework of the cell membrane is formed by the lipid bilayer. The lipid bilayer is composed of two layers of fat cells organized in two sheets. This is what provides the barrier that makes the boundaries of the cell.
What are the functions of carbohydrates on the surface of the phospholipid bilayer of the cell membrane?
they are signaling devices that are used to identify what is near the cell
