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14.3: Phospholipids in Cell Membranes - Chemistry LibreTexts Aug 13, 2020 · A phospholipid is a lipid that contains a phosphate group and is a major component of cell membranes. A phospholipid consists of a hydrophilic (water-loving) head and hydrophobic (water-fearing) tail (see figure below). The phospholipid is essentially a triglyceride in which a fatty acid has been replaced by a phosphate group of some sort. Khan Academy | Free Online Courses, Lessons & Practice Khan Academy | Free Online Courses, Lessons & Practice Structure of the plasma membrane (article) | Khan Academy The principal components of the plasma membrane are lipids (phospholipids and cholesterol), proteins, and carbohydrate groups that are attached to some of the lipids and proteins. A phospholipid is a lipid made of glycerol, two fatty acid tails, and a phosphate-linked head group. Label the parts of the phospholipid