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Lipids: The Versatile Molecules of Life - Uncovering Their Diverse Roles and Functions
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Which of the following is a type of lipid that serves as a structural component of cell membranes?
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Phospholipids
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Phospholipids are a class of lipids that consist of a glycerol backbone, two fatty acid chains, and a phosphate-containing head group. They are the major structural components of cell membranes, forming a bilayer that regulates the passage of molecules into and out of the cell.