Glycolipids Flashcards
1
Q
What are Glycolipids
A
They have carbohydrate residues with sphingosine as the alcohal and a very long chain fatty acid
2
Q
What are Glycolipids classified into
A
1) Cerebrosides - They have one galactose molecule
2) Sulfatides - They have sulfate
3) Gangliosides - They have several sugar and sugar amine residues