Biochemistry
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Author: Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham
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Chapter 9, Problem 18P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The number of phospholipid molecules found in a typical fenced area of local diffusion is to be estimated.
Concept introduction:
A lipid which contains a platform molecule, to which one or more fatty acids and a phosphate group are attached, is known as phospholipid. The classification of lipids on the basis of biochemical function is as follows:
- Energy-storage lipids. Example: triacylglycerols.
- Membrane lipids. Examples: phospholipids, sphingolipids and cholesterol.
- Emulsification lipids. Example: bile acids.
- Messenger lipids. Example: steroid hormones and eicosanoids.
- Protective-coating lipids. Example: biological waxes.
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