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Sphingolipids Flashcards

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Name 2 sphingolipids

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  1. Sphingomyelin
  2. Glycolipids
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Which sphingolipids is found in the nerve cell membranes of Schwann cells?

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Sphingomyelin

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Which sphingolipid is found on the outside of cells only?

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Glycolipids

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What is the function of the sphingolipid on the outside of cells?

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Cell surface immune complexes

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What is the biochemical name of myelin?

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Sulfogalactosylceramide

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What classification of sphingolipid does myelin belong to?

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Glycolipid

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Sphingomyelin biochemical composition

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A. Phosphoric acid (usually connected to choline)
B. Ceramide

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Glycolipid biochemical composition

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A. Monosaccharide
B. Ceramide

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Ceramide biochemical composition

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  • Sphingosine: serine plus 1 FA
  • FA
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