Describe the major structural differences between phosphatidylcholine and sphingomyelin.

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Gerald Wolfe

7 January, 05:42

Describe the major structural differences between phosphatidylcholine and sphingomyelin.

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Jennifer Cooke · 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.