All of the following are true about a ceramide EXCEPT which one?
A) It has two nonpolar tails.
B) The sphingosine base is attached via an amide linkage to a saturated or mono-unsaturated fatty acid.
C) The different polar head groups are attached to the hydroxyl group (position 1) of the sphingosine base.
D) They are found in highest concentration in depot fat.
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