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Which of the following linkages is found in sphingolipids? a. sphingosine-choline-phosphate b. sphingosine-phosphate-choline c. phosphate-sphingosine-choline d. none of the above

Biochemistry

9th Edition

ISBN:9781319114671

Author:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Publisher:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Chapter1: Biochemistry: An Evolving Science

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P

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Which of the following linkages is found in sphingolipids?

a.
sphingosine-choline-phosphate

b.
sphingosine-phosphate-choline

c.
phosphate-sphingosine-choline

d.
none of the above

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