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A phospholipid molecule contains glycerol attached to

A. Two fatty acids and one phosphate group
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B. Three phosphate groups
C. Three fatty acids only
D. One fatty acid and two amino acids

📝 Explanation

One hydroxyl group of glycerol is linked to a phosphate group, while the other two are linked to fatty acids.

📖 Additional Information

  • Two fatty acids and one phosphate group
  • Three phosphate groups
  • Three fatty acids only
  • One fatty acid and two amino acids

One hydroxyl group of glycerol is linked to a phosphate group, while the other two are linked to fatty acids.

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