Glycerophospholipid

Name:
Glycerophospholipid
Detailed information:
An amphipathic lipid with a glycerol backbone. A (usually saturated) fatty acid is esterified to C-1 and a (usually unsaturated) fatty acid is esterified to C-2 of glycerol. A polar alcohol is attached through a phosphodiester linkage to C-3.