Glycosphingolipids with several attached carbohydrates (including at least one sialic acid)are called:
A)plasmalogens
B)ceramides
C)sphingiosides
D)gangliosides
E)cerebrosides

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Gangliosides are glycosphingolipids with several attached carbohydrates, including at least one sialic acid. They are found on the surface of animal cells and play a role in cell recognition and signaling.

Glycosphingolipids with Several Attached Carbohydrates (Including at Least One Sialic