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Q. The phospholipid present in the cell membrane has

NTA AbhyasNTA Abhyas 2020Cell : The Unit of Life

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Phospholipids are lipid molecules made up of two fatty acids, glycerol and a phosphate group. They are components of the cell membrane and allow passage of selected substances in and out of the cell. The structure of these lipids is bilayered with a hydrophilic head (water-loving) and a hydrophobic tail (water-hating). Due to this property, they are also called amphipathic.