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What is the definition or description of: phospholipids?
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Complex molecule: Phospolipids are molecules that consist of at least one phospate group combined with a free fatty acid. They have many functions in the body. In the brain phosphotidyle choline and phosphtidyl serine make up the cell membrane.
Answered 9/22/2013
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