Question

what is phospholipid?

Answer 1

Answer :-

In general terms, a Phospholipid can be defined as a "Amphiatic molecule" with both Hydrophillic (soluble in water) and Hydrophobic (insoluble in water) regions.

Extra Information :-

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• Phospholipids consist of Fatty acids.

• Phospholipids consist of an Alcohol (OH) Group.

• Phospholipids mainly consist of "Phosphate groups".

• Phospholipids are important constituent units of the cell membrane.

• Phospholipids contain both "Polar" and "Non-Polar" portions.

• Some Phospholipids such as "Lecithin" have a nitrogenous compound "Choline", attached to them.

• Lecithin (Phospholipid) is produced commercially from "Soyabean seeds".

• Lecithin is considered to be an excellent Emulsifying agent.

Answer 2

Answer :-

Basically, "Phospholipids" can be defined as amphiatic molecules which consists of both "water-soluble" and "water-insoluble" parts.

The characteristics of phospholipids are as follows :-

• They contain a fatty acid group.

• They contain an alcohol group.

• They contain a phosphate group.

• Phospholipids play an important role as the constituents of the cell membrane.