Sphingomyelins are a major component of the myelin sheath.Damage to the myelin sheath results in such diseases as multiple sclerosis.Which compound below corresponds to a sphingomyelin?

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Compound C has a long chain amino alcohol backbone, which is a characteristic of sphingomyelins. It also has a phosphorylcholine head group, which is another characteristic of sphingomyelins. A, B, and D do not have these characteristics.

Sphingomyelins Are a Major Component of the Myelin Sheath