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Lilit
19 days ago
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What functional feature(s) does the phosphate group contribute to the structure of a phospholipid? select all that apply. select

all that apply. nonpolar group that avoids water negative charge to interact with water place to attach fatty acids place where bonds can form between adjoining phospholipids place to attach another small charged molecule?
Chemistry
1 answer:
alisha [2.7K]19 days ago
4 0
The phosphate group adds these functional characteristics to phospholipid structure:
1. It carries a negative charge, allowing it to interact with water.
2. It provides a site for binding another small molecule. 
Comprising four oxygen atoms linked to one phosphorus atom, this group has an overall charge of -3. Within the phospholipid molecule, the phosphate enhances the polarity of the phospholipid head due to its negative charge, which interacts with water. The phosphate group also serves as an attachment point for other small molecules like alcohol and serine.
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