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What is glycolipid and glycoprotein?

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What is the name of the carbohydrate attached to phospholipid?

A phospholipid attached to a carbohydrate (sugar) chain is called a Glycolipid. -A protein attached to a carbohydrate is called a Glycoprotein.


What is the function of Glycoproteins?

The proteins that are released in blood are glycoprotein and some glycoprotein may also carry blood group determinants. Human saliva contains the glycolipid mucin. Glycoprotein are important for immune cell recognition in mammals.Glycoproteins are secreted by animal cells and are used to form the ECM (extracellular matrix), which functions in support, adhesion, movement and regulation.


What glycolipid is in the epidermis?

Lamellar


What is a. Glycolipid?

Epidermis is a skin layer with five sublayers. One of its sublayer is the Stratum Granulosum or the Granular layer which secretes the waterproofing glycolipid that controls water loss in the epidermis.


What does a glycoprotein consists of?

A glycoprotein is composted of a sugar (glyco-) and conjugated proteins.


What is a waterproofing glycolipid?

Epidermis is a skin layer with five sublayers. One of its sublayer is the Stratum Granulosum or the Granular layer which secretes the waterproofing glycolipid that controls water loss in the epidermis.


What is a protein molecule with a smaller carbohydrate covalently bonded to it?

I think its called a glycoprotein


What is the function of glycolipid in the plasma membrane?

They act as receptors.They are important in identifications.


What is the structure called?

A phospholipid attached to a carbohydrate (sugar) chain is called a Glycolipid.


What lipid type is the cell membrane?

Mainly Phospholipid , Partly Glycolipid and cholesterol


Is cadherin a glycoprotein?

Yes


Is glycoprotein an antigen or antibody?

Antibody