Vocabulary Entry

phospholipid

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noun

A type of lipid that is a key component of cell membranes, consisting of a glycerol backbone, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group.

Example Sentences

"Phospholipids form the structural basis of cell membranes."

"The cell's phospholipid bilayer regulates the movement of substances in and out."

"In the laboratory, they used phospholipids to study membrane properties."