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Lecithin, a small molecular weight organic compound found in living tissues, is an example of:
Lecithin is phosphatidylcholine—a glycerol esterified to two fatty acids and a phosphate group bonded to choline. It is the textbook example of a Phospholipid!
Some lipids have phosphorus and a phosphorylated organic compound in them. These are phospholipids. They are found in cell membranes.
Lecithin (phosphatidylcholine) consists of glycerol, two fatty acid chains, a phosphate group, and choline. It is an amphipathic lipid and a major structural constituent of biological membranes.
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Monoglycerides contain one fatty acid esterified to glycerol.
Diglycerides contain two fatty acids esterified to glycerol without a phosphate-choline head.
Triglycerides (triacylglycerols) are neutral storage fats containing glycerol and three fatty acid residues.
Lecithin is a classic phospholipid containing glycerol, two fatty acids, phosphate, and a choline group.
Assuming lecithin is a simple fat because it contains glycerol and fatty acids.
"Some lipids have phosphorous and a phosphorylated organic compound in them. These are phospholipids. They are found in cell membrane. Lecithin is one example."
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