_________________ Is Composed of a Fatty Acid Linked to Sphingosine

question 23

Short Answer

_________________ is composed of a fatty acid linked to sphingosine via an amide bond.

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Definitions:

Prenatal Development

The progression from fertilization to delivery involving the increase and maturation within the uterus.

Umbilical Cord

A tube-like structure that connects an unborn baby to the placenta, providing oxygen and nutrients while removing waste products.

Diethylstilbestrol

A synthetic estrogen previously prescribed to prevent miscarriages and pregnancy complications, later found to cause health issues.

Teratogens

Agents that can cause congenital abnormalities or increase the incidence of an anomaly in a fetus when a mother is exposed during pregnancy.