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Phospholipids

Lipids containing phosphate and one or more fatty acid residues.

Amphipathic lipids that form cell membranes' bilayer. Glycerophospholipids (e.g., phosphatidylcholine) and sphingomyelin are the main families.

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Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper) — Glossary
Amphipathic lipids that form cell membranes' bilayer. Glycerophospholipids (e.g., phosphatidylcholine) and sphingomyelin are the main families.

Amphipathic, Plasma membrane, Sphingomyelin