Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: The validation concerning the molecule, sphingosine according to the given description has to be stated.
Concept introduction: Sphingosine is the 18 carbon monounsaturated amino dialcohol platform for sphingolipids. Fatty acids and phosphate groups attached to sphingosine molecule and an alcohol attached to the phosphate group give sphingophospholipids.
(b)
Interpretation: The validation concerning the molecule, sphingosine according to the given description has to be stated.
Concept introduction: Sphingosine is the 18 carbon monounsaturated amino dialcohol platform for sphingolipids. Fatty acids and phosphate groups attached to sphingosine molecule and an alcohol attached to the phosphate group give sphingophospholipids.
(c)
Interpretation: The validation concerning the molecule, sphingosine according to the given description has to be stated.
Concept introduction: Sphingosine is the 18 carbon monounsaturated amino dialcohol platform for sphingolipids. Fatty acids and phosphate groups attached to sphingosine molecule and an alcohol attached to the phosphate group give sphingophospholipids.
(d)
Interpretation: The validation concerning the molecule, sphingosine according to the given description has to be stated.
Concept introduction: Sphingosine is the 18 carbon monounsaturated amino dialcohol platform for sphingolipids. Fatty acids and phosphate groups attached to sphingosine molecule and an alcohol attached to the phosphate group give sphingophospholipids.
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