Table of contents

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

Which of the following is not a common headgroup of glycerophospholipids?

Ethanolamine.

Choline.

Serine.

Threonine.

Hydrogen Atom.

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Understand that glycerophospholipids are a class of lipids that are a major component of cell membranes. They consist of a glycerol backbone, two fatty acid tails, and a phosphate group attached to a headgroup.

Recognize the common headgroups of glycerophospholipids, which include ethanolamine, choline, and serine. These headgroups are polar and contribute to the amphipathic nature of the molecule.

Identify that the problem is asking for the option that is NOT a common headgroup of glycerophospholipids.

Consider the options given: Ethanolamine, Choline, Serine, Hydrogen atom, and Threonine. Recall that ethanolamine, choline, and serine are indeed common headgroups.

Conclude that the hydrogen atom and threonine are not typical headgroups for glycerophospholipids. Among the options, threonine is not a common headgroup, as it is an amino acid not typically found as a headgroup in glycerophospholipids.