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phospholipid

/ˌfɒs.fəˈlɪp.ɪd/

Tradução: Composto formado por ácidos graxos, ácido fosfórico e uma base nitrogenada, sendo um importante componente estrutural das membranas celulares.

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noun

/ˌfɒs.fəˈlɪp.ɪd/C1formalscientific
  • ptComposto formado por ácidos graxos, ácido fosfórico e uma base nitrogenada, sendo um importante componente estrutural das membranas celulares.

A compound composed of fatty acids, phosphoric acid, and a nitrogenous base, which is an important structural component of cell membranes.

  1. Membrane componentC1formalscientific

    A class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes, consisting of a hydrophilic head and two hydrophobic tails.

    ptComponente da membrana

    • Phospholipids form a bilayer that is essential for cell membrane structure.
    • The hydrophilic head of a phospholipid interacts with water, while the tails avoid it.
    • Scientists study phospholipid behavior to understand cellular transport mechanisms.
Formas
  • phospholipids plural form
  • phospholipids' possessive plural form
  • phospholipid's possessive singular form