MDCAT Biology MCQ #703

When examining the outer leaflet of a plasma membrane, a scientist finds a carbohydrate attached to a lipid. Name this conjugated molecule.

MDCAT Biology MCQ #703

  1. Question 1

    Q1. When examining the outer leaflet of a plasma membrane, a scientist finds a carbohydrate attached to a lipid. Name this conjugated molecule.

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

    Answer: Glycolipids

    Explanation: Glycolipids are conjugated lipids found on the outer surface for recognition. Lipoproteins are tempting but they primarily function in lipid transport in blood.