Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 1 - No. 42)

What is the basic structure of a sphingolipid?

Glycerol backbone with three fatty acids

Glycerol backbone with two fatty acids and a phosphate group

Sphingosine backbone with a fatty acid and a polar head group

Cholesterol with a fatty acid attached

Sphingolipids are based on a sphingosine backbone.