A membrane lipid is subjected to acid hydrolysis and the reaction products are analyzed. One component has the composition C18H36O2, a second has the composition C16H30O2, a third has the composition C3H8O3, a fourth has the composition H3PO4, and a fifth has the composition C5H14NO. Which of the following is the correct, general name for this type of membrane lipid?

Ganglioside

Coenzyme Q

Sphingomyelin

Cholesterol

Glycerophospholipid

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