Which Statement Is TRUE of Sphingolipid Synthesis

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which statement 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.