Question

Most common type of phospholipids in the cell membrane of nerve cell is 

(a) phosphatidylcholine 

(b) phosphatidylinositol 

(c) phosphatidylserine 

(d) sphingomyelin

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) phosphatidylcholine

Phosphatidylcholine is a class of phospholipids that are a major component of biological membranes (i.e. nerve cell membrane). It functions in the production of brain chemical called acetylcholine used for nerve impulse transmission at the synapse.