Phosphoglycerides

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Phosphoglycerides are phospholipids that are derived from glycerol. It consists of a glycerol backbone, onto which 2 fatty acid chains, and a phosphorylated alcohol are attached [1].

References

  1. Berg J., Tymoczko J and Stryer L. (2007) Biochemistry, 6th edition, New York: WH Freeman. pg 329