If two fatty acids glycerol and a phosphate group undergo a dehydration reaction what molecule forms?

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2026-07-08 22:46

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Phospholipid forms when two fatty acids, glycerol, and a phosphate group undergo a dehydration reaction. The phosphate group replaces one of the fatty acids on the glycerol backbone, forming a hydrophobic tail and a hydrophilic head, characteristic of phospholipids found in cell membranes.

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