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1. Introduction to Biochemistry4h 34m
2. Water3h 23m
3. Amino Acids8h 10m
4. Protein Structure10h 4m
5. Protein Techniques14h 5m
6. Enzymes and Enzyme Kinetics13h 38m
7. Enzyme Inhibition and Regulation 8h 42m
8. Protein Function 9h 41m
9. Carbohydrates7h 49m
10. Lipids5h 49m
11. Biological Membranes and Transport 6h 37m
12. Biosignaling9h 45m
Review 1: Nucleic Acids, Lipids, & Membranes2h 47m
Review 2: Biosignaling, Glycolysis, Gluconeogenesis, & PP-Pathway3h 12m
Review 3: Pyruvate & Fatty Acid Oxidation, Citric Acid Cycle, & Glycogen Metabolism2h 26m
Review 4: Amino Acid Oxidation, Oxidative Phosphorylation, & Photophosphorylation1h 48m

10. Lipids

Glycerophospholipids

Biochemistry

10. Lipids

Glycerophospholipids

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Multiple Choice

What is the name of the glycerophospholipid shown below?

Phosphatidylglycerol.

Phosphatidylethanolamine.

Phosphatidate.

Phosphatidylserine.

Phosphatidic Acid.

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Identify the backbone of the glycerophospholipid. In this structure, the backbone is glycerol, which is a common feature in glycerophospholipids.

Examine the phosphate group attached to the glycerol backbone. This is a key feature of phospholipids, where the phosphate group is linked to the third carbon of glycerol.

Look at the head group attached to the phosphate. In this structure, the head group is serine, which is characterized by the presence of an amino group (NH3+) and a carboxylate group (COO-).

Recognize the fatty acid chains attached to the first and second carbons of the glycerol backbone. These are typically long hydrocarbon chains, which can be saturated or unsaturated.

Based on the presence of the serine head group, identify the glycerophospholipid as phosphatidylserine, which is consistent with the given correct answer.