Question

Explain the chemical nature, structure and role of
phospholipids in biological membrane.​

Answer 1

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Phospholipids are a class of compound lipids. They are esters of fatty acids containing other groups like phosphate (phospholipids) some phospholipids such as leithin also have a nitrogenous compound attached to phosphate group. Phospholipids have both hydrophilic polar gorups (phosphate and nitrogenous group) and hydropholic non-polar groups (hydrocarbon chain of fatty acids). They contribute in the formation of cell membrane.

Answer 2

Answer:

Phospholipids are a class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes. They can form lipid bilayers because of their amphiphilic characteristic .

The Structure of the phospholipid molecule generally consists of two hydrophobic fatty acid 'tails' and a hydrophilic 'head' consisting of a phosphate group.