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What Type of Fat is a Phospholipid?

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Over half of the lipid content in most cell membranes is made up of just four major types of phospholipids. Contrary to simple fats used for energy storage, a phospholipid is a unique and complex type of fat distinguished by its amphipathic nature and critical structural role in cell membranes.