What is the difference/relationship between lipids and phospholipids or is thus just a really stupid question and are they the same thing??

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Jess the bee
May 25, 2018

Yes, there's a difference. Not a stupid one.

Explanation:

Phospholipids have a phosphate head which affects their ability to interact with water. Phospholipids have a polar head and a non-polar tail so part of it can interact with water and the other part doesn't want anything to do with it. Cell membranes use this property to keep things out and in.

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