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What is an important function of the glycoproteins in the cell membrane?
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∙ 8y ago
Glycoproteins determine your blood type and bind sites for toxins or bacteria.
They are chemical pathways allowing ions to pass through the membrane.
Their functions are ion receptors, cell recognition, cell binding, and cell signalling.
Edwin Mitchell
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∙ 13y agoThere are three things:
- Components of cell membranes, in which they extend throughout the lipid Bilayer.
- Important in cell- cell recognition, such as in human blood groups and immune system response.
- Components of some body fluids, such as mucus, that are involved in lubrication.
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∙ 13y agothey stabilise the membrane by forming hydrogen bonds with the water molecules around them.
They are the binding sites for hormones, drugs and antibodies.
They also act as receptors for cell signalling.
they are antigens (cell surface molecules involved in the immune response)
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∙ 13y agoDetermine the blood type and act as receptors that certain bacteria, viruses, or toxins can bind to, and play a role in cell-to-cell interactions.
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∙ 14y agonothing!!!
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What binds to receptor molecules on the host cell membrane?
glycoproteins
What is the function of a cell membrane and why is it important?
it protects the cell and if the cell didn't protect it the cell would die.
What important function does the cell membrane have in the cell?
i dont know im not good at science
Is a cell membrane invironment?
The cell membrane is somewhat of an environment.. cell membranes have many proteins inside them.. the proteins regulate the cell structure, allow cell-cell interaction, and allow passage of materials through the membrane. There also steroids in the membrane that regulate its shape.. and there are also various sugars / glycoproteins in the membrane. Also, one important thing to realize is that the inside of the cell membrane is NON polar.. the outside is polar however.
How much glycoproteins are in the cell membrane?
there are 2% of the molecules in plasma membrane and 50% of its weight these are the protins in the animal cells.
What is most important function for glucolipids and glycoproteins?
The most important function for glucolipids and glycoproteins is to attach the membrane to the cytoskeleton. They also provide cell recognition by immune components.
Where are glycoproteins located?
Glycoproteins are found on the outside of the cell membrane
What are the Function of glycoprotein?
Glycoproteins are proteins that are released in the blood. Glycoproteins have an important role in the immune system and cell recognition in mammals.
What serves as receptors or cell recognition molecules on cell surfaces?
Glycolipids are membrane carbohydrates covalently bonded to lipids. According to Campbell Reece's book AP Edition Biology 7th Edition, these are the most important molecules in cell to cell recognition.
What is located on the cell membrane and marks the cell as self?
Glycoproteins
What binds to receptor molecules on the host cell membrane?
glycoproteins
What is the major component of the cell membrane?
Phospholipids are the major component of cell membranes, but there are proteins, glycoproteins and cholesterol also in the membrane.
What is the important function of oligosaccharides in plasma membranes?
Enable cell recogination and attached to globular protein to form glycoproteins
What manufactures substances important for cell function?
the membrane
What is the function of a cell membrane and why is it important?
it protects the cell and if the cell didn't protect it the cell would die.
A person's blood type is determined largely by the?
presence of specific glycoproteins on the cell membrane.
What important function does the cell membrane have in the cell?
i dont know im not good at science
