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.
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