Which of the following is common to both glycerophospholipids and sphingomyelins?
A)Phosphatidic acid
B)Sphingosine
C)Phosphate
D)Choline

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Both glycerophospholipids and sphingomyelins contain a phosphate group in their structure. Phosphatidic acid (A) is a precursor to glycerophospholipids, but not all glycerophospholipids have it in their structure. Sphingosine (B) is a component of sphingomyelins, but not of glycerophospholipids. Choline (D) is a common head group in glycerophospholipids, but not in sphingomyelins.

Which of the Following Is Common to Both Glycerophospholipids and Sphingomyelins