Which sphingolipids have a single monosaccharide as a component? g
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Answer:
Cerebrosides
Explanation
Cerebrosides belong to a group of sphingolipids called glycosphingolipids. they are also commonly known as monoglycosylceramides because they contain only single unit of monosaccharide (that commonly is galactose) that is linked with ceramide.
Function:
They have very important role in nervous system because they are part of a group of lipids that are crucial component of biological membranes as well as regulators of their function.
Any problem associated with proper working of cerebrosides can cause cause organ dysfunctional diseases in humans.
Please see figure of cerebrosides in figure attached.
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