properties of phospholipids Flashcards by rosie bibby | Brainscape

Q

what are they

A

macromolecules

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what do they consist of?

A

one glycerol, one phosphate, two fatty acids

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Q

which part is hydrophilic

A

phosphate

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where is it found

A

in the cell membranes

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Q

what shape does it form

A

bilayer

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what can’t pass through it

A

water soluble substances

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