Which membrane lipids are derivatives of long chain amino alcohols synthesized from palmitate and serine?
A) phosphatidylinositol
B) phosphatidylcholine
C) sphingosines
D) phosphatidylethanolamine

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Sphingosines are synthesized from the combination of palmitate and serine to form a long chain amino alcohol, which is then used to create various sphingolipids, such as sphingomyelin.

Which Membrane Lipids Are Derivatives of Long Chain Amino Alcohols