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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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what properties of phospholipids allow spontaneous membrane formation and how they do it
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Phospholipids are a subclass of lipids that have two hydrophobic "tails" made of fatty acids connected by the residues of alcohol. Their hydrophilic "head" contains a phosphate group which is usually a glycerol molecule. Omega-3 fatty acids, EPA, and DHA is frequently incorporated into the phospholipid molecule of marine phospholipids. Simple organic compounds like serine, ethanolamine, or choline can modify the phosphate group.

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