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*Glycolipids are [[Lipids|lipids]] found in the surface membrane of the cell. | *Glycolipids are [[Lipids|lipids]] found in the surface membrane of the cell. | ||
*It has a [[Sugars|sugar group]] attached to it. | *It has a [[Sugars|sugar group]] attached to it. | ||
*The sugar groups are added during modification of the lipid molecules while in the [[ | *The sugar groups are added during modification of the lipid molecules while in the [[Golgi Apparatus|golgi apparatus]]. | ||
*Functions: | *Functions: | ||
#The glycoproteins can help protect the cell when in harsh conditions e.g. high pH. | #The glycoproteins can help protect the cell when in harsh conditions e.g. high [[pH|pH]]. | ||
#They play a major part in cell recognition e.g. cell adhesion. | #They play a major part in cell recognition e.g. cell adhesion. | ||
#However they may also provide an entry point into the cell for damaging bacterial toxins e.g. they act as cell surface receptors for the toxin that causes diarrhea during cholera | #However they may also provide an entry point into the cell for damaging bacterial toxins e.g. they act as cell surface receptors for the toxin that causes diarrhea during [[cholera|cholera]] <ref>Alberts, Johnson, Lewis, Raff, Roberts, Walter.(2008) Molecular Biology Of The Cell, 5th edition, New York:Garland Science, Taylor &amp; Francis Group</ref>. | ||
=== References: === | === References: === | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:08, 29 November 2013
- Glycolipids are lipids found in the surface membrane of the cell.
- It has a sugar group attached to it.
- The sugar groups are added during modification of the lipid molecules while in the golgi apparatus.
- Functions:
- The glycoproteins can help protect the cell when in harsh conditions e.g. high pH.
- They play a major part in cell recognition e.g. cell adhesion.
- However they may also provide an entry point into the cell for damaging bacterial toxins e.g. they act as cell surface receptors for the toxin that causes diarrhea during cholera [1].
References:
- ↑ Alberts, Johnson, Lewis, Raff, Roberts, Walter.(2008) Molecular Biology Of The Cell, 5th edition, New York:Garland Science, Taylor & Francis Group