During the formation of a phospholipid molecule, which component specifically replaces one of the fatty acid chains attached to the glycerol backbone?
Q1. During the formation of a phospholipid molecule, which component specifically replaces one of the fatty acid chains attached to the glycerol backbone?
Answer: Phosphate group
Explanation: The phosphate group replaces the third fatty acid; Choline is tempting but it attaches to the phosphate, not directly to the glycerol.