Phospholipid (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The cell membrane is composed of a phospholipid bilayer that provides structural support and regulates the movement of molecules.
- Phospholipids play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the cell membrane and facilitating communication between cells.
- The phospholipid structure allows it to have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions, making it an ideal component of cell membranes.
- The lipid bilayer model of the cell membrane proposes that phospholipids are arranged in a double layer, with their hydrophilic heads facing outwards.
- The presence of phospholipids in the cell membrane enables it to maintain its fluidity and respond to changes in the environment.