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Question

How does the biochemical composition of sphingomyelin relate to the structure of the myelin sheath?

Accepted Answer

Sphingomyelin's amphipathic nature allows it to form the bilayer structure of the myelin sheath.

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Sphingomyelin's fatty acid chains disrupt the myelin sheath structure.

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Sphingomyelin's hydrophobic nature prevents it from integrating into the myelin sheath.

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Sphingomyelin's polar head groups dissolve the myelin sheath.