Question

An analysis of a lipid shows that it is made up of two fatty acids and a phosphate group, each bonded to a glycerol molecule. The molecule has a hydrophobic end and a hydrophilic end. Based on this information, what conclusion can you draw regarding this lipid?

Answer 1

We can claim that it is phospholipid, because only phospholipid has two phosphategroups and both hydrophilic and hydrofobic ends.