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Multiple Choice
Draw a sphingomyelin that contains palmitoleic acid.
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Identify the structure of sphingomyelin, which is a type of sphingolipid consisting of a ceramide backbone attached to a phosphocholine group.
Recognize that palmitoleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid with the chemical formula C16H30O2, featuring a double bond between the 9th and 10th carbon atoms.
Incorporate palmitoleic acid into the sphingomyelin structure by esterifying it to the hydroxyl group of the sphingosine backbone, replacing the typical fatty acid.
Ensure the double bond in palmitoleic acid is correctly positioned between the 9th and 10th carbon atoms in the fatty acid chain.
Verify that the phosphocholine group is attached to the primary alcohol of the sphingosine backbone, completing the sphingomyelin structure with palmitoleic acid.