HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

LIPIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which are the components of an animal biological membrane?
A
phospholipid, glycolipid, phytosterols
B
phospholipid, integral protein, peripheral protein, glycolipid, cholesterol
C
phospholipid, integral protein, peripheral protein, glycolipid
D
phospholipid, , glycolipid, cholesterol
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In addition to the phospholipids, the plasma membranes of animal cells contain glycolipids and cholesterol. The glycolipids are found exclusively in the outer leaflet of the plasma membrane, with their carbohydrate portions exposed on the cell surface.

Detailed explanation-2: -Four major phospholipids predominate in the plasma membrane of many mammalian cells: phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylserine, and sphingomyelin. The structures of these molecules are shown in Figure 10-12.

Detailed explanation-3: -The major structural lipids in eukaryotic membranes are the glycerophospholipids: phosphatidylcholine (PtdCho), phosphatidylethanolamine (PtdEtn), phosphatidylserine (PtdSer), phosphatidylinositol (PtdIns) and phosphatidic acid (PA).

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