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A characteristic feature that distinguishes phospholipids from triglycerides is the replacement of one fatty acid with a

A. Glycerol molecule
B. Phosphate-containing group
C. Cholesterol molecule
D. Saturated hydrocarbon chain

📝 Explanation

A triglyceride has glycerol esterified to three fatty acids. A phospholipid is a modified triglyceride where one fatty acid chain is replaced by a highly polar phosphate group, which is often further linked to a nitrogenous compound, creating an amphipathic molecule.

📖 Additional Information

  • Glycerol molecule
  • Phosphate-containing group
  • Cholesterol molecule
  • Saturated hydrocarbon chain

A triglyceride has glycerol esterified to three fatty acids. A phospholipid is a modified triglyceride where one fatty acid chain is replaced by a highly polar phosphate group, which is often further linked to a nitrogenous compound, creating an amphipathic molecule.

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