Glycolipids on the outer surface of the plasma membrane function mainly in
- A. energy storage for the cell
- B. cell recognition and signalling
- C. transport of oxygen
- D. replication of DNA
Explanation
The carbohydrate chains of glycolipids and glycoproteins act as identification markers, which is why blood group antigens sit on the red cell surface. Storage is the job of fat droplets and oxygen transport belongs to haemoglobin, neither of which is a membrane glycolipid.
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