Types of Lipids (continued)
Glycerophospholipids
Glycerophospholipids are major constituents of membranes and are responsible for the membrane being a bilayer.
These are more complex structures consisting of a molecule of glycerol to which are attached two fatty acids, a phosphate, and usually one other small molecule (X). The general structure is shown here:
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The glycerophospholipid derives its name from the small molecule. Solve the crossword puzzle by deriving the small molecule names for yourself. |
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What is diphosphatidylglycerol
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