In comparison with glycerophospholipids,the structure of cerebrosides contains a
A) fatty acid.
B) sphingosine.
C) choline.
D) steroid ring.

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Cerebrosides are a type of sphingolipid, which means their structure contains a sphingosine backbone. They do not contain a fatty acid or choline, and they also lack a steroid ring. Glycerophospholipids, on the other hand, have a glycerol backbone and include a fatty acid, phosphate, and polar head group.

In Comparison with Glycerophospholipids,the Structure of Cerebrosides Contains a