Question

determine whether each statement describes a property of phospholipids, triglycerides, or both. complete the table.

Explanation:

1. Phospholipids are amphipathic as they have a hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tails. Triglycerides are non - polar and not amphipathic.
2. Triglycerides provide insulation for the body by storing fat. Phospholipids are mainly structural components of cell membranes and not for insulation.
3. Phospholipids have a hydrophilic head due to the phosphate group. Triglycerides do not have a hydrophilic head.
4. Both phospholipids and triglycerides contain a glycerol molecule as part of their structure.

Answer:

	phospholipids	triglycerides
provide insulation for the body		√
contain a hydrophilic head	√
contain a glycerol molecule	√	√