Introduction to Biological Membranes Flashcards
1
Q
Most Eukaryotic Cells are packed with different types of membranes. What’s the main exception to that?
A
Red blood cells!
2
Q
What are Glycerophospholipids? What’s its function?
A
Very important building block of biological membranes.
A major lipid component of vesicles, generally composed of polar head group and fatty acid tail.
3
Q
What’s the importance of fatty acids?
A
Important building blocks of glycerophospholipids, and many other lipids like sphingolipids and fats.
