Which of the Following Linkages is Found at the 1-Hydroxyl

Question

Which of the following linkages is found at the 1-hydroxyl moiety in glycosphingolipids?
A)ester
B)amide
C)β-glycosidic
D)ether

Accepted Answer

Glycosphingolipids are characterized by the presence of a β-glycosidic linkage between the sugar moiety and the ceramide portion, specifically at the 1-hydroxyl group of the sugar.