GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIUM

CILIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following functions of glycoproteins and glycolipids of animal cell membranes are most important?
A
Facilitating the diffusion of molecules
B
Assisting the active transport of molecules
C
Maintaiang the integrity of a fluid mosaic membrane
D
Allowing cells to recognize like and different cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So for this, our correct answer will be the option b cells ability to distinguish 1 type of neighbouring cell from another. That is the most important for the glycoproteins and ligolipids of cell membranes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Carbohydrate Chains, or glycolipids/glycoproteins, are chains found on the surface of the cell membrane that are made of carbohydrates + lipid (or) protein. The primary function of these chains is to recognize harmful cells (cell-cell recognition).

Detailed explanation-3: -Glycoproteins perform vital biochemical and structural functions. They enable cells to recognize another cell as familiar or foreign, which is called cell-cell recognition. They also help cells attach to and bind other cells, which is called cell adhesion.

There is 1 question to complete.