Glycolipids in the plasma membrane are located at:
Correct answer: B. Outer leaflet of the plasma membrane
- A. Inner leaflet of the plasma membrane
- B. Outer leaflet of the plasma membrane
- C. Evenly distributed in the inner and outer leaflets
- D. Varies to cell types
Explanation
Mostly glycoproteins and glycolipids act as cell surface markers. They are involved in cell-to-cell recognition and sticking the correct cells together in tissues. Carbohydrates, in the plasma membrane, are either attached to proteins(glycoproteins) or lipids(glycolipids) generally on the outer side of the membrane.
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