Sphingolipids Are Considered Amphipathic Glycolipids If

question 30

Multiple Choice

Sphingolipids are considered amphipathic glycolipids if:

• A)their polar head groups are sugars that are not linked to the tails via a phosphate group.
• B)they are phospholipids with a one-chain hydrophobic tail.
• C)have one fatty acyl chain attached to carbon 2 of glycerol.
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Producer

An organism, typically a plant or algae, that creates its own food through photosynthesis, serving as a primary source of energy in an ecosystem.

Detritivore

An organism that feeds on and breaks down dead plant or animal matter, returning essential nutrients to the ecosystem.

Decomposer

Organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, that break down dead organisms and waste materials, recycling them into the ecosystem.

Realized Niche

The lifestyle that an organism actually pursues, including the resources that it actually uses. An organism’s realized niche is narrower than its fundamental niche because of interspecific competition. Compare with fundamental niche.