Sphingolipids Flashcards
1
Q
name 2 sphingolipids
A
- sphingomyelin
- glycolipids
2
Q
which sphingolipid is found on the outside of cells only
A
glycolipids
3
Q
which sphingolipid is found in the nerve cell membranes of Schwann cells?
A
sphingomyelin
4
Q
what is the function of the sphingolipid on the outside of cells?
A
(glycolipids)
immune complexes (e.g., ABO blood types)
5
Q
what is the biochemical name of myelin?
A
sulfogalactosylceramide (SGC)
6
Q
what classification of sphingolipid does myelin belong to?
A
glycolipid
7
Q
sphingomyelin biochemical composition
A
- phosphoric acid (usually connected to choline)
- ceramide (= sphingosine (serine + FA) + fatty acid)
8
Q
glycolipid biochemical composition
A
- monosaccharide
- ceramide (sphingosine (serine + FA) + fatty acid)
