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Describe How and Why L-Dopa Is Used to Treat Parkinson

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Describe how and why L-Dopa is used to treat Parkinson disease.


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Phosphatidic Acid

A fundamental diacylglycerol derivative with a phosphate group, playing a key role in lipid metabolism and the biosynthesis of glycerophospholipids.

Phospholipids

A class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes as they can form lipid bilayers.

Lipid Bilayer

A thin polar membrane made of two layers of lipid molecules; fundamental structure of cell membranes.

Soaps

Salts of fatty acids used in cleaning and as surfactants, produced from the reaction of fats with a strong base.

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