Phospholipid
Phospholipid explained in an easy to understand way:
Imagine trying to pack a suitcase efficiently for a trip, ensuring everything fits neatly and securely. This is similar to how phospholipids organize themselves to form cell membranes, creating a stable barrier that houses and protects the cell's contents. Just like clothes are arranged strategically in a suitcase to maximize space and keep items in place, phospholipids align in a bilayer with their hydrophilic heads facing outward and hydrophobic tails tucked inward, forming a protective yet flexible membrane structure around the cell.
Practice Version
Phospholipid: A lipid that contains phosphorus, it makes up cell membranes. Phospholipid. A phospholipid is a special type of fat that forms the protective outer layer of cells.