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..ooo AT&T; 3:23 PM 8 3296. blackboard.uncfsu.edu ¢ 6. Which of the following statements about membrane lipids is true? Glycerophospholipids are found only in the membranes of plant cells. Glycerophospholipids contain fatty acids linked to glycerol through amide bonds. Lecithin (phosphatidylcholine), which is used as an emulsifier in margarine and chocolate, is a sphingolipid. 'Some sphingolipids include oligosaccharides in their structure. Triacylglycerols are the principal components of erythrocyte membranes. 7. Which of the following is true of sphingolipids? Cerebrosides and gangliosides are sphingolipids. Phosphatidylcholine is a typical sphingolipid. 'They always contain glycerol and fatty acids. They contain two esterified fatty acids. They may be charged, but are never are never amphipathic. 8. A compound containing N-acetylneuraminic acid (sialic acid) IS: cardiolipin. ganglioside GM2. platelet-activating factor 9. Fatty acids are a component of carotenes. 'cerebrosides. ) sterols vitamin D. vitamin K 10. Which of the following statements about sterols is true? 'All sterols share a fused-ring structure with four rings Sterols are found in the membranes of all living cells. Sterols are soluble in water, but less so in organic solvents such as chloroform 'Stigmasterol is the principal sterol in fungi. The principal sterol of animal cells is ergosterol.

Explanation / Answer

6.

True statement - Some sphingolipids include oligosaccharides in their structure

7.

True statement - Cerebrosides and gangliosides are sphingolipids

8.

ganglioside GM2 contain N-acetylneuraminic acid (sialic acid)

9.

Fatty acids are components of Cerebrosides

10.

True statement - All sterols share a fused ring structure with four rings