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structure of a phospholipid

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2 fatty acid 1 glycerol 1 phosphate
hydrophilic head
hydrophobic tails

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function of phospholipid

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forms phospholipid bilayer in water - component of membranes
tails point outwards-waterproofing

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is it a polymer

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no its a macromolecule

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