Phospholipid vs. Triglyceride

Phospholipidnoun

(chemistry) Any lipid, such as lecithin or cephalin, consisting of a diglyceride combined with a phosphate group and a simple organic molecule such as choline or ethanolamine; they are important constituents of biological membranes.

Phospholipidnoun

any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes

Phospholipidnoun

a lipid containing a phosphate group in its molecule, e.g. phosphatidylcholine.

Phospholipid

Phospholipids, also known as phosphatides, are a class of lipids whose molecule has a hydrophilic containing a phosphate group, and two hydrophobic derived from fatty acids, joined by a glycerol molecule. Marine phospholipids typically have omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA integrated as part of the phospholipid molecule.

Triglyceridenoun

(chemistry) A lipid, an ester of glycerol and three fatty acids (the same or different); the major constituent of animal and vegetable fats.

Triglyceridenoun

A glyceride formed by the replacement of three hydrogen atoms in glycerin by acid radicals.

Triglyceridenoun

glyceride occurring naturally in animal and vegetable tissues; it consists of three individual fatty acids bound together in a single large molecule; an important energy source forming much of the fat stored by the body

Triglyceridenoun

an ester formed from glycerol and three fatty acid groups. Triglycerides are the main constituents of natural fats and oils.

Triglyceride

A triglyceride (TG, triacylglycerol, TAG, or triacylglyceride) is an ester derived from glycerol and three fatty acids (from tri- and glyceride). Triglycerides are the main constituents of body fat in humans and other vertebrates, as well as vegetable fat.