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vlada-n [284]
3 years ago
12

A major function of glycoproteins and glycolipids in the cell membrane is to

Biology
1 answer:
SCORPION-xisa [38]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

be part of the cell signaling process

Explanation:

Glycoproteins and glycolipids are proteins and lipids with carbohydrate chain attached to it. They are an important component of the cell membrane with many roles:

  • stabilizing membrane structure-because of their ability to bind water molecules via hydrogen bonds
  • cell signaling-they are often membrane receptors for the hormones and neurotrasmitters
  • cell attachment (adhesion)-for the connection between cells
  • cell recognition-they can act as antigens on the cell surface (immune role)
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