Nitrogenous bases such as choline and serine are significant part of which of the following?
Correct answer: B. Phospholipids
- A. Sphingolipids
- B. Phospholipids
- C. Phosphodiester
- D. None of these
Explanation
Choline and serine are phosphate heads and hence they are a part of phospholipids as phospholipids contain polar phosphate heads, glycerol and saturated fatty acid tails.
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