Describe the major structural differences between phosphatidylcholine and sphingomyelin.

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Brenna Holloway

Chemistry

28 September, 13:05

Describe the major structural differences between phosphatidylcholine and sphingomyelin.

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Agustin Drake · Answer 1

Phosphatidylcholine is used for synthesis of sphingomyelin.

Phosphatidylcholine is composed of a choline head group and glycerophosphoric acid, with a variety of fatty acids. On the other hand, sphingomyelin is comprised of a phosphocholine head group, a sphingosine, and a fatty acid.