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AAT Bioquest

What is the major zwitterionic phospholipid found in animal cell membranes?

Posted July 2, 2021


Answer

Phosphatidylcholine is the major zwitterionic phospholipid found in animal cell membranes. It has a hydrophilic head that comprises of choline linked to a phosphate group. The Phosphatidyl in the name refers to the phosphate-glycerol-fatty acid portion of the molecule.

Additional resources

Multiscale Simulations of Biological Membranes: The Challenge To Understand Biological Phenomena in a Living Substance

Amplite™ Choline Quantitation Kit