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Name a structural difference between triglycerides and phospholipids.

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Phosphate group is the structural difference between triglycerides and phospholipids.

A triglyceride contains three fatty acids attached to the glycerol backbone whereas a phospholipid has two fatty acids and a phosphate group attached to the glycerol. Phosphate group makes triglycerides and phospholipids structurally and functionally dissimilar.

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Phosphate group is the structural difference between triglycerides and phospholipids.

A triglyceride contains three fatty acids attached to the glycerol backbone whereas a phospholipid has two fatty acids and a phosphate group attached to the glycerol. Phosphate group makes triglycerides and phospholipids structurally and functionally dissimilar.

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