Phospholipids vs triglyceride Flashcards
1
Q
number of fatty acid tails
A
phospholipids 2
triglyceride 3
2
Q
presence of phosphate
A
ONLY PHOSPHOLIPIDS
3
Q
Polar / non polar
A
phospholipids polar phosphate head non polar tail
Triglyceride non polar
4
Q
Number of water molecules released during water formation
A
Both 3 also 3 etser bonds
5
Q
Function of Triglyceride and Phospholipids
A
Phospholipids function is formation of cell membrane component
Triglyceride is energy storage
6
Q
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