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Galactolipid

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A lipid with a galactose-containing headgroup; galactoglycerolipids are major components of plant photosynthetic membranes.
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    • Digalactosyldiacylglycerol Galactolipid
    • Monogalactosyldiacylglycerol Galactolipid

Digalactosyldiacylglycerol

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Galactolipid
A diacylglycerol with a digalactosyl headgroup, often abbreviated DGDG. Phosphate deprivation can increase its abundance in extraplastidial membranes.

Monogalactosyldiacylglycerol

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Galactolipid
A diacylglycerol with one galactose headgroup, often abbreviated MGDG.

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