Structure Peep: They're like the cousin of triglycerides! But with a twist.
They have two fatty acids and one glycerol.
BUT, instead of the third fatty acid, they sport a cool phosphate group.
Water Love-Hate Relationship
The phosphate head is like you at a pool party - loves to jump in (hydrophilic)!
But the fatty acid tails? They're the shy ones, avoiding the water (hydrophobic).
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Structure Peep: They're like the cousin of triglycerides! But with a twist.
They have two fatty acids and one glycerol.
BUT, instead of the third fatty acid, they sport a cool phosphate group.
Water Love-Hate Relationship
The phosphate head is like you at a pool party - loves to jump in (hydrophilic)!
But the fatty acid tails? They're the shy ones, avoiding the water (hydrophobic).
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