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Carbohydrates in animal cells provide energy, support cell structure, facilitate cell recognition and signaling, serve as storage (glycogen), and help in nutrient transport.

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Both lipids and carbohydrates are important in animal cells because both?

provide a source of energy for cellular processes and structural components for cell membranes. Lipids play a role in cell signaling and insulation, while carbohydrates serve as a quick energy source and play a role in cell-cell communication. Both are essential for the functioning of animal cells.


What is the role of Carbohydrates?

Helps form cell walls and membranes; provide energy


What role do carbohydrates play in the health of a cell?

Cells are supplied with the energy they need to function from carbohydrates.


What do the cell walls of plants and the extracellular matrix of animal cells have in common?

Both the cell walls of plants and the extracellular matrix of animal cells provide structural support and protection to the cell. They are made up of proteins and carbohydrates, such as cellulose in plants and collagen in animal cells. Additionally, they play a crucial role in cell adhesion and communication.


What carbohydrates do animal cell use that is the equivalent of plant starch?

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What is the function of the specific carbohydrates that are attached to the cell membrane?

The function of the specific carbohydrates that are attached to the cell membrane are to provide oxygen membrane. They also provide some fixed energy to various functions of the cell membrane.


Can a plant cell do things that an animal cell cannot?

A plant cell commonly has chloroplast, which can perform photosynthesis, ie turn CO2 + light + water into carbohydrates.


What molecules get transported around an animal cell?

oxygen, water carbon dioxide, proteins glucose/ carbohydrates


Surface carbohydrates of cell membrane?

Surface carbohydrates on the cell membrane play a key role in cell recognition, adhesion, and communication with other cells. They are involved in immune response, cell signaling, and are also important for forming glycoproteins and glycolipids on the cell surface. These carbohydrates are diverse and can vary between cell types, serving as markers that help cells identify and interact with one another.


What is the function of glygon grains in the animal cell?

Do you mean Glycogen ?Glycogen is a polymer of Glucose and is made up of numerous glucose molecules.It is the storage form of carbohydrates in animal cells.When there is less carbohydrates are available from external source, the cell will convert the stored glycogen to glucose and utilize it.


What organelle in a cell has 2 lipid layers made up of proteins and carbohydrates and is in both plant and animal cells?

The organelle you are referring to is the plasma membrane, which surrounds the cell and controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell. It is composed of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins and carbohydrates. This structure is found in both plant and animal cells.


Can a plant cell do things that an animal can cannot?

A plant cell commonly has chloroplast, which can perform photosynthesis, ie turn CO2 + light + water into carbohydrates.