2006-10-16 10:03:02 · 5 answers · asked by shaira a 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Phospholipids form membranes.
Biological membranes are phosopholipid bi-layers.
Probably you want to read
http://cbri.umn.edu/~mwd/cell_www/chapter2/membrane.html
Phospholipids form bilayers which make up cell membranes ( and membranes in organells) Phospholipids make the membrane impermeable and flexible.
2006-10-16 10:14:07 · answer #1 · answered by Chuck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question is too broad. Phospholipids are a class of molecules which have many roles in biology and biochemistry. They are a major component of cell membranes, chemical precursors in the formation of some neurotransmitters, and fill numerous other roles. For more functions try a good Biochem book (Berg, Stryer, Tymoczko), or Wiki it (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phospholipid) if you just want a quick, but possibly unreliable, answer.
2006-10-16 10:23:12 · answer #2 · answered by leprechaun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's most famous " starring role " is in phospholipid bi-layer; the cell membrane.
2006-10-16 10:14:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It makes up a phospholipid bilayer which makes up the cell membrane.
2006-10-16 13:11:17 · answer #4 · answered by dOoWoPaDoO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It forms membranes.
2006-10-16 10:08:50 · answer #5 · answered by Wally M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋