Phospholipids are important components of __________. a. the plasma membrane of cells b. the ring structure of steroids c. the waxy covering on leaves d. the double bond in hydrocarbon chains
Phospholipids are a class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes. They form lipid bilayers. The structure of the phospholipid molecule generally consists of two hydrophobic fatty acid "tails" and a hydrophilic "head" consisting of a phosphate group.
