Phospholipid And Glycolipid Flashcards
1
Q
How are phospholopids different to triglycerides?
A
Have a phosphate group in place of one fatty acid
2
Q
What is the structure of a phospholipid?
A
Glycerol head
Phosphate group
2 fatty acid tails
3
Q
Why is a phospholipid said to be polar?
A
Phosphate group is charged and hydrophiic
Hydrocarbon chains are hydrophobic
Part of it will dissolve and part is insoluble
4
Q
What is this polar property of phospholopids called?
A
Amphipathic
5
Q
Where do phospholopids play a large role in a cell?
A
Cell membrane
Phospholipid bilayer
6
Q
How are glucolipids similar to phospholopids?
A
Carbohydrate group instead of phosphate grouo
7
Q
Are glycolipids polar?
A
yes
8
Q
Where are glycolipids found?
A
Cell membranes
Outside half with carbohydrate group projecting out
