Key Difference – Glycerophospholipids vs Sphingolipids Glycerophospholipids and sphingolipids are important constituents of the cell membrane. The glycerophospholipids contain a three carbon glycerol backbone while the sphingolipids contain organic aliphatic amino alcohol sphingosine. This is the key difference between glycerophospholipids and sphingolipids. Both are important constituents of the cell membrane that have similar properties. […]