The snake venom, phospholipase A2 is one of the toxins that contribute to the venom's toxicity which disrupts the cell membranes of red blood cells and other cells, phospholipase A2 can cause hemolysis tissue damage, and other harmful effects.
Phospholipids are a major component of cell membranes and play a crucial role in their structure and function composed of two fatty acid tails, a glycerol backbone, a phosphate group, and a polar head group.
The phospholipid with a 16:0 tail and an 18:2, the 16:0 tail is saturated, meaning it has no double bonds between the carbon atoms. The 18:2 tail is unsaturated, meaning it has two double bonds between the carbon atoms.