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Phospholipids is present in

Option: 1

Cytoplasm


Option: 2

Cell membrane


Option: 3

Nuclear membrane


Option: 4

Both b and c


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Types of Lipids - Compound Lipids and Derived Lipids

Compound Lipids: These are formed when the simple lipids combine with another compound. These are of following types:

Phospholipids: These contain:
            - A platform molecule (glycerol or sphingosine)
            - One or more fatty acids

            - A phosphate group
            - An alcohol component
             - The fatty acids give the hydrophobic property while the phosphate and alcohol group give hydrophilic property.

Hence, phospholipids are amphipathic.

 


 

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Phospholipids is present in cell membrane and nuclear membrane.

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