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Cell: The Unit of Life: Membrane Composition MCQ

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Membrane CompositionMediumQuestion 8019

Question

In the plasma membrane, carbohydrate chains are most commonly associated with:
  1. A
    Lipids and proteins on the outer face
    Correct
  2. B
    Only nucleic acids
  3. C
    Only cellulose microfibrils
  4. D
    Mitochondrial cristae

Correct answer

Lipids and proteins on the outer face

Explanation

Carbohydrates occur as glycoproteins and glycolipids and often participate in recognition events.

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