lipids Flashcards
1
Q
explain the arrangement of phospholipids in cell-surface membranes (2 MARKS)
A
- phospholipid bilayer
- hydrophobic fatty acid tails face away from water
2
Q
describe how an ESTER BOND is formed in a phospholipid molecule (2 MARKS)
A
- condensation reaction
- between fatty acid AND glycerol