name a structural difference between triglycerides and phospholipids?

Lipids – Structure Of Lipids – Structure Of Fats – Triglycerides, Phospholipids, Prostaglandins

The main difference between the structures of phospholipid and triglycerides is that a phospholipid molecule is composed of a glycerol backbone attached to two fatty acids and a phosphate group whereas triglyceride is composed of three fatty acid groups.

TRIGLYCERIDE and PHOSPHOLIPID structure and function for A-level Biology. Includes EMULSION test.

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