How does the amide linkage in ceramides affect their biological function compared to other sphingolipids?

What is the impact of the phosphocholine head group on the function of sphingomyelin?

Evaluate the role of sialic acid residues in gangliosides and their impact on cellular interactions.

Synthesize the information on sphingolipid classification to determine the impact of a new head group on its function.

What is the role of the phosphocholine head group in sphingomyelin?

What is the role of complex oligosaccharides in gangliosides?

Which sphingolipid class is associated with a complex oligosaccharide head group?