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the "phospho" part. fat=lipid
To be more specific, a fat is composed of glycerol (an alcohol) and fatty acids (triglycerides).
A phospholipid has a hydrophobic tail, and a hydrophilic phosphate group.
Think of a phospholipid as a glycerol molecule attached to a long chain of fatty acids dangling off to the right. (depending on perspective) Connected to the top of the glycerol molecule is a phosphate group, which is water loving. There is also an additional polar group. -R
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What two parts make up a lipid?
a glycerol and 3 fatty acids for a generic fat. a phosphate group, glycerol and two fatty acid chains for a phospholipid...
The fatty acids in the tail of a phospholipid molecule are what?
This is called the hydrophobic 'side' of the phospholipid molecule
What can the head of a phospholipid be described as?
The head of a phospholipid is a phosphate group and is hydrophilic, which means it is attracted to water, in particular the intracellular and extracellular fluids.
What is the difference between inhibitor and activator?
difference between activator and inhibitor
What is the difference between galvanizing and electroplating?
What is the difference between electroplating and galvanising
What difference between brown fat and white fat?
The difference between them is that white fat is found in adults and brown fat is found in children.
What is the difference between total fat and crude fat?
crude fat is the fat with alcohol
What is similar to a fat and found in cell membranes?
A fat molecule that has similar properties is called a lipid examples would include oils,waxes, and steroids
What is the difference between full fat and fat free foods?
it is the ingredints
What is the difference between mayonnaise and fat free mayonnaise?
The level of fat content!
What is the difference between solid and liquid fat?
temperature
What is the difference between pastry and bread?
fat content
What is the composition of a phospholipid?
A phosfate radical (phosforus) and lipidic (fat/esteroid) chain.
What is the difference between fat free and skimmed milk?
Skim milk has a small amount of fat while fat free has no fat in it
Low fat and nonfat the difference between low fat and nonfat?
low-fat has low calories but nonfat has no calories
What is the difference between pork fat and beef fat?
Pork fat is white and taste like rubber. Beef fat is in pieces and white.
Is fat the main component in cell membrane?
Yes, the cell membrane is made of a Phospholipid Bilayer. A lipid can also be known as a fat.
