Multiple choice

Lipids important in signal transmission and cell recognition are

  1. Glycerophospholipids

  2. Sphingolipids

  3. Saccharolipids

  4. Glycerolipids

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sphingolipids are a class of lipids derived from the aliphatic amino alcohol sphingosine. These compounds play important roles in signal transmission and cell recognition. Sphingolipidoses, or disorders of sphingolipid metabolism, have particular impact on neural tissue.