Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry
Choline:
A
molecule
with the
structure
shown below. A component of numerous biologically-important
molecules
such as
acetylcholine
(a
neurotransmitter
) and
phosphatidyl choline
(a
phospholipid
).
Molecular structure
of choline.
Acetylcholine
(a
neurotransmitter
)
Phosphatidyl choline
(a
phospholipid
)
Some important biological
molecules
containing choline. The choline portion is shown in red.
Related terms:
Cholesterol
,
alcohol
,
alkylammonium salt
,
cation
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