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phospholipid
One of a group of lipids having both a phosphate group and one or more fatty acids. With their hydrophilic polar phosphate groups and long hydrophobic hydrocarbon chains, phospholipids readily form membrane-like structures in water. They are crucial in the formation and functioning of cell membranes.
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