Which of the Following Is True of Sphingolipid Synthesis

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of sphingolipid synthesis?

• A)All of the carbon atoms of palmitate and serine are incorporated into sphingosine.
• B)CDP-sphingosine is the activated intermediate.
• C)CO₂ is produced during the synthesis of ceramide from palmitate and serine.
• D)Glucose 6-phosphate is the direct precursor of the glucose in cerebrosides.
• E)Phosphatidic acid is a key intermediate in the pathway.

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