Phospholipids are a major component of biological membranes and can be classified into two main types: glycerophospholipids and sphingophospholipids. Glycerophospholipids contain fatty acids, glycerol, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base. The most abundant glycerophospholipid is phosphatidylcholine. Phospholipids play important structural and functional roles including membrane permeability, cell signaling, and lipid transport. Defects in phospholipid metabolism can cause lipid storage diseases where certain phospholipids accumulate due to enzymatic deficiencies.