Answer:
Carbohydrates, particularly glycoproteins act as ligands for cell surface receptors.
Explanation:
Glycoproteins
- Glyproteins are conjugate molecules comprising of carbohydrates conjugated with proteins.
- Glycoproteins play a vital role in cell-cell recognition, pathogen recognition and and cell adhesion.
- Glycoproteins on the surface of pathogens act as prominent antigens for the immune system.
Glycoproteins in Fertilization:
Several glycoproteins are attached to the surface of the zona pellucida, the envelope of the oocyte. In humans, these have been termed as ZP1-4.
Glycoprotein-sperm interaction is one of the most crucial steps in fertilization. This receptor-ligand interaction ensures the entry of the sperm into the zona pellucida, the extracellular coat, covered in glycoproteins that surrounds the oocyte or egg.
Carbohydrate binding proteins present on the surface of the sperm recognize the glycoproteins on the zona pellucida (ZP). This enables them to adhere to the surface of the ZP and also to gain access to the oocyte.
There are two main organs:
Kidney: purify blood from toxins, and harmful chemicals and excretes them from the body in the form of urine.
Liver: inactivates and filters toxins from the bloood and removes toxic substances that have been ingested, such as food additives, harmful minerals, toxic medications, excess hormones.
Yes we have to maintain homeostasis so our bodies have to adapt to Mother Nature
Answer:
What are to two types of gametes?
Sperm and Egg
A gamete is also known as?
Sex cells
What is the process called when the fusion of gametes create a zygote?
Fertilization
Is a zygote a diploid of haploid cells?
Diploid
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