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Why are phospholipids important

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They are a major structural component
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Phospholipids serve as a major structural component of most biological membranes, e.g. cell membrane. The phospholipids are vital to the function of the cell membrane. Being amphipathic, their presence creates an effective barrier preventing the entry of all

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