Snake venom often secretes phospholipase A₂ enzymes,which cleave A) glycerophospholipids. B) ceramides. C) sphingosines. D) gangliosides.

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The enzymes secreted by snake venom often cleave glycerophospholipids, which are abundant in cell membranes. This results in membrane disruption, leading to various physiological effects such as hemolysis, neurotoxicity, and cytotoxicity. The other options (B, C, and D) are not major components of cell membranes and are unlikely to be targeted by snake venom enzymes.

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