Identify at least two organic functional groups in a phospholipid molecule

Functional groups refers to a specific group of atoms within a molecule, which usually have characteristic features, the other molecules in the substance not withstanding.
Two of the functional groups found in phospholipids are carboxylic acid and phosphate groups.

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jamuuj jamuuj · Answer 2 · 2018-07-17T23:12:55-04:00

Answer;

- phosphate group

- Ester functional group

- Alkene

- Alkane side chains.

Explanation;

Phospholipids are types of lipids that are major components of the cell membranes.

They consist both the hydrophillic (water loving) and hydrophobic (water hating) ends.

The major functional groups in a phospholipids are;

- the phosphate groups - PO4

- The Ester functional group- - COO-R

- Alkene side chain - -CH=CH-

- Alkane side chain - -CH-CH-