55 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Which two glycerophospholipids are the most common in cell membranes?
A
Phosphatidylethanolamine and phosphatidylcholine
2
Q
What unique structure does phosphatidylglycerol phosphoglyceride (cardiolipin) contain?
A
Two phosphatidic acids linked by a glycerol.
3
Q
Where is cardiolipin primarily found?
A
In mitochondrial inner membranes and bacterial membranes.
4
Q
What type of molecule is inositol?
A
A hexahydroxy alcohol.
5
Q
In which compound is inositol esterified to phosphate?
A
Phosphatidylinositol.
6
Q
Which phosphatidylinositol derivative predominates in the Golgi apparatus?
A
Phosphatidylinositol 4-phosphate
