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Explain the role of membrane carbohydrates in cell-cell recognition?
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membrane carbohydrates are used for the selection of cells to make tissues, and the rejection of foreign cells (like in your blood).
Cells recognize each other by binding to surface molecules, often carbohydrates, on the plasma membrane.
Membrane carbohydrates may be covalently bonded to lipids of more commonly proteins (forming glycoproteins).
Carbohydrates on the external side of the plasma membrane vary among species, individuals, and even cell types in an individual
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