phospholipid
Any lipid, such as lecithin or cephalin, consisting of a diglyceride combined with a…Any lipid, such as lecithin or cephalin, consisting of a diglyceride combined with a phosphate group and a simple organic molecule such as choline or ethanolamine; they are important constituents of biological membranes.
» The same kind of semipermeable membrane that surrounds our cells can form spontaneously from the right mix of phospholipids in water.
Meaning
1 sensesAny lipid, such as lecithin or cephalin, consisting of a diglyceride combined with a phosphate group and a simple organic molecule such as choline or ethanolamine; they are important constituents of biological membranes.
Phospholipid
фосфолипи́дfosfolipíd
- any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes
Examples
2 sentencesThe same kind of semipermeable membrane that surrounds our cells can form spontaneously from the right mix of phospholipids in water.
Despite being rich in cholesterol, eggs are also a great source of healthful nutrients, such as protein, vitamins, phospholipids, and carotenoids.
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Forms
plural: phospholipids| Singular | phospholipid |
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