A membrane lipid was isolated and completely hydrolyzed. The following products were detected: Free fatty acid, sphingosine and phosphatidyl choline. Propose a structure to which this membrane lipid belongs and which cell is this mostly found
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The products detected are free fatty acid, sphingosine, and phosphatidyl choline. This suggests that the lipid is likely a sphingolipid, as sphingosine is a characteristic backbone of sphingolipids. Show more…
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