Figure 2 of Mol Vis 3:3, 1997.


Figure 2. Model of phosphatidylcholine

A model of phosphatidylcholine showing one saturated (left arrow) and one monounsaturated (right arrow) fatty acid ester. The polar head group is at the top and contains a phosphorus atom. A color legend is shown below.

Model of phosphatidylcholine

ColorAtom
BlackCarbon
BlueNitrogen
GreenOxygen
RedPhosphorus
YellowSulfur
LavenderCalcium


Mol Vis 3:3, 1997 [http://www.emory.edu/molvis/v3/whikehart]
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