sphinophyspholipid

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Sphingophospholipids are characterized by

Having sphingosine instead of glycerol as a backbone

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The backbone of sphingophospholipids is

Sphingosine

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Sphingosine base is defined as

An unsaturated amino alcohol with 18 carbons containing NH₂ and CH₂OH groups

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Ceramide is formed by

Attachment of a long-chain fatty acid to sphingosine by an amide linkage

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Ceramide is considered

The active form of sphingosine base

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Sphingomyelin is unique because

It is the only phospholipid containing sphingosine

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Structure of sphingomyelin

Ceramide, phosphoric acid, and choline

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Major sites of sphingomyelin distribution

Brain and myelin sheath of the nervous system