A Ceramide Is Derived from Which Combination of the Following

question 7

Multiple Choice

A ceramide is derived from which combination of the following?

• A)a molecule of sphingosine and a monosaccharide
• B)a molecule of sphingosine and a molecule of phosphocholine
• C)a molecule of sphingosine and a fatty acid
• D)a molecule of sphingosine and two fatty acids
• E)a molecule of sphingosine, a fatty acid and a monosaccharide

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Definitions:

Feedback Mechanism

A process by which a system regulates itself by monitoring its own output or response to external stimuli and making adjustments accordingly.

Negative

A term often used to describe the absence of something, such as disease in medical tests, or expressing a denial or refusal.

Positive

Characterized by the presence rather than absence of distinguishing features.

Peptide Hormones

Biomolecules that act as signaling molecules in the body, composed of short chains of amino acids.