Yes they can be bonded to the outside of cell membranes. The carbohydrates located on the cell membrane are there to help the cell in cell recognition to determine whether a particle close to it is one that it needs to have within it or one that it does not need or that could be potentially harmful to it. They have a specific orientation with the outer layer of the cell membrane to help more fully with the recognition of "self" vs. "other"
carbohydrates
obviously not
A signaling molecule must bind with a membrane protein.
A signaling molecule must bind with a membrane protein.
A signaling molecule must bind with a membrane protein.
A signaling molecule must bind with a membrane protein.
A signaling molecule must bind with a membrane protein.
The outer membrane of the bacterium contains receptors that can recognize and bind to different substances in the outside environment. These receptors help the bacterium sense and respond to changes in its surroundings.
Cell membrane
Cell surface receptors recognize and bind to substances outside the cell. These receptors are usually proteins located on the cell membrane and play a crucial role in mediating communication between the cell and its external environment.
Proteins embedded in the cell membrane often act as receptors for signaling molecules or transporters for ions and molecules across the membrane. Carbohydrates attached to proteins and lipids in the cell membrane are involved in cell-cell recognition and communication, as well as providing structural support to the membrane.
The cell membrane contains the membrane proteins that enable a hormone to selectively bind to its plasma membrane. These proteins, such as receptor proteins, are responsible for recognizing and binding to specific hormones, allowing the hormone to exert its effects on the cell.