The Products of the Hydrolysis of Sphingomyelin by Sphingomyelinase, a Phospholipase

question 82

Multiple Choice

The products of the hydrolysis of sphingomyelin by sphingomyelinase, a phospholipase C - like enzyme, are

• A) acylceramide and phosphate.
• B) ceramide and phosphorylcholine
• C) ceramide, choline, and phosphate.
• D) ceramide, a fatty acid, and choline.
• E) ceramide phosphate and choline.

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