A scientist has isolated a chemical compound that is partially soluble in water.The chemical helps keep water-soluble substances mixed with fats.When analyzing the composition of the chemical,the scientist determined that,in addition to carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen,the compound contains nitrogen and phosphorus atoms.Based on this information,the compound is a(n)________.

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Phospholipids are molecules that are partially soluble in water and contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus. They are essential components of cell membranes and help keep water-soluble substances mixed with fats. Essential fatty acids are types of fats and do not contain nitrogen or phosphorus. Sterols do not contain nitrogen or phosphorus and are not partially soluble in water. "Nutrino" is not a scientific term.

A Scientist Has Isolated a Chemical Compound That Is Partially