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What steroid is in glycoproteins that makes the membrane more flexible?
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∙ 11y ago
Cholesterol.
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Are glycolipids a constituent of plasma membrane?
Yes Glycoproteins are suited in the phospholipid bilayer which makes up the cell membrane. They also help stabilize the cell membrane as well as assist in cellular recognition.
What makes up the membrane of a cell?
The membrane of a cell is basically made up of a mixture of lipids and proteins. The other components of a membrane of a cell are phospholipids and glycoproteins.
What makes up a plasma membrane?
All (mostly) membranes of the cell including those of organelles are made up of lipids, proteins and polysaccharides (like cholesterol). The lipids and proteins are called glycolipids and glycoproteins.
What steroid is found in cell membranes?
Cholesterol makes up an important part of cell membrane.
Do eukaryotic plasma membranes contain cholesterol which makes the membrane more stable?
Yes, it does make the membrane more stable because the cholesterol is wedged into the bilayer squeezing it and stabilizing the phospholipid and keeping the membrane fluid below 37 degrees celcius.
Is butter a steroid?
no but cholesterol makes steriods
What Makes steroid hormones.?
smooth endoplasmic reticulum
What makes your ribs flexible?
Ribs are not flexible, just the connections.
What steroid makes up part of the cell membranes?
Cholesterol
What steroid that makes up part of the cell membranes?
Cholesterol
A cell that makes and secretes glycoproteins would need high quantities of which organelles?
Golgi Apparatus
What substance is commonly found in a cell membrane?
A cell membrane is generally made up of:Cholesterol - Disturbs the close packaging of the phospholipids. It helps to regulate membrane fluidity and is important for membrane stability.Glycoproteins(proteins with attached carbohydrate chains) -Play an important role in cellular recognition and the immune response, and acts as receptors for hormones and neurotansmitters. Together with glycolipids, they stabilise membrane structure.Glycolipids - Like glycoproteins, act as surface receptors and stabilise the membrane.Phospholipid bilayer- Makes up most of the membrane.They are the main parts to a cell membrane there are also proteins that sit on the membrane or completely penetrate it these can be used to transport certain molecules in and out of the cell.
