Which statement correctly describes glycolipids?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about glycolipids and their functions or characteristics. Specifically, it seeks to identify the correct statement among the provided options regarding their roles and structure.
Answer
Lipids with carbohydrate attachment by glycosidic bond, maintaining cell membrane stability.
Glycolipids are lipids with a carbohydrate attached by a glycosidic bond, playing a role in maintaining the stability of the cell membrane.
Answer for screen readers
Glycolipids are lipids with a carbohydrate attached by a glycosidic bond, playing a role in maintaining the stability of the cell membrane.
More Information
Glycolipids are important components of cellular membranes, contributing to membrane stability and providing sites for cellular recognition.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse them with glycoproteins, which are proteins with carbohydrate groups attached.
Sources
- Glycolipid - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- 1.4: Glycolipids - Physics LibreTexts - phys.libretexts.org
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