The synthesis of the glycosphingolipids begins with the reaction of either UDP-glucose or UDP-galactose with _____________.

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The synthesis of glycosphingolipids is initiated by the reaction of either UDP-glucose or UDP-galactose with ceramide. This reaction is catalyzed by the enzyme UDP-galactose ceramide galactosyltransferase or UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase, depending on the sugar involved. Sphinganine, sphingosine, and sphingomyelin are not involved in the synthesis of glycosphingolipids.

The Synthesis of the Glycosphingolipids Begins with the Reaction of Either