MDCAT Biology MCQ #665

While studying the myelin sheath of nerve fibers, a student identifies a molecule composed of a carbohydrate and a lipid. What is this called?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #665

  1. Question 1

    Q1. While studying the myelin sheath of nerve fibers, a student identifies a molecule composed of a carbohydrate and a lipid. What is this called?

    • A) Nucleoproteins
    • B) Lipoproteins
    • C) Phosphoproteins
    • D) Glycolipids

    Answer: Glycolipids

    Explanation: Glycolipids and glycoproteins are conjugated molecules that act as biological markers. Lipoproteins are primarily for lipid transport.