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is the major component of Lecithin . It is also a source for Choline in the synthesis of acetylcholine in cholinergic neurons g unit.]] Phospholipids are a class of Lipids , and a major component of all Biological Membrane s, along with Glycolipid s, Cholesterol and Proteins . Understanding of the aggregation properties of these molecules is known as Lipid Polymorphism and forms part of current academic research. COMPONENTS They are built upon to a Nitrogen -containing Alcohol like Ethanolamine or an organic compound such as choline. TYPES Phosphoglycerides In phosphoglycerides, g-unit the Carboxyl group of each fatty acid is esterified to the Hydroxyl groups on carbon-1 and carbon-2 of the glycerol molecule. The phosphate group is attached to carbon-3 by an ester link. This molecule, known as a Phosphatidate , is present in small quantities in membranes, but is also a precursor for the other phosphoglycerides. In phosphoglyceride synthesis, Phosphatidate s must be activated first. Phospholipids can be formed from an activated Diacylglycerol or an activated alcohol.
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