MDCAT Biology MCQ #716

A lipid molecule is identified in the plasma membrane where a phosphate group replaces one of the three fatty acids. Name this molecule.

MDCAT Biology MCQ #716

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A lipid molecule is identified in the plasma membrane where a phosphate group replaces one of the three fatty acids. Name this molecule.

    • A) Triacylglycerol
    • B) Terpene
    • C) Wax
    • D) Phospholipid

    Answer: Phospholipid

    Explanation: Phospholipids contain a phosphate group replacing one fatty acid, making them amphipathic, unlike neutral acylglycerols which have three fatty acids.