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Glycerophospholipid classification according to their polar headgroup
| Glycerophospholipid | Headgroup | Formula of headgroup |
|---|---|---|
| Phosphatidic acid | - | -H |
| Phosphatidylethanolamine | Ethanolamine | -CH2-CH2-NH3+ |
| Phosphatidylcholine | Choline | -CH2-CH2-N +(CH3)3 |
| Phosphatidylserine | Serine | -CH2-CH2(COO)−-NH3+ |
| Phospatidylglycerol | Glycerol | -CH2-CH(OH)- CH2OH |
| Phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate | Myo-inositol 4,5-bisphosphate |  |
| Cardiolipin | Phosphatidylglycerol |  |
