Glycolipids Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Biochemistry and Metabolism Exam 1 Questions with Complete Solutions. What are proteins made from? -Answer- amino acids What are some functions of proteins? (5) -Answer- structural, enzymatic, transport, defense, contractile Which isomer of carbohydrates is used in animals? -Answer- D What are DNA and RNA made of? -Answer- nucleic acids All lipids are formed from... -Answer- acetyl Co-A Complex lipids -Answer- phospholipids and glycolipids Simple lipids -Answer- triglycerides functions ...

MMSC 490 Exam 3 Questions and Answers What is the primary reason that mammalian red blood cells are used in the study of the plasma membrane? a. There are a lot of them and they are easily obtained. b. They contain larger plasma membranes than any other cell type. c. They are of particular interest because they are made up of a lipid monolayer. d. They lack nuclei and membrane-bounded organelles. - Answer ️️ -d. They lack nuclei and membrane-bounded organelles. Two examples of membra...

MLT ASCP Practice (medical laboratory technicians) Questions With Complete Solution / Guide -Graded A What single feature of normal RBCs is most responsible for limiting their life span? a. Loss of mitochondria b. Increased flexibility of the cell membrane c. Reduction of hemoglobin iron d. Loss of the nucleus [Accurate Ans: - d. Loss of the nucleus Intravascular or fragmentation hemolysis is the result of trauma to RBCs in the circulation. True or false. [Accurate Ans: - True Ext...

Essential Membrane Functions correct answer: act as barrier regulate import and export of molecules compartmentalization of processes increases efficiency membrane properties correct answer: composed of lipid bilayer impermeable to polar molecules asymmetric membrane fluidity correct answer: lipids and proteins rotate or move within bilayer; allows cell movement, growth, division, secretion, cell junction formation, and self-heal if punctured comformational changes mediate fluid...

MLT 104 Final Exam Questions with complete solution 2023In a laboratory, the clinical microbiologist is responsible for all of the following EXCEPT: a) isolating microorganisms b) diagnosing diseases in patients c) identifying microorganisms d) analyzing bacteria that cause disease - correct answer diagnosing diseases in patients This constituent of a gram-positive cell wall absorbs crystal violet but is not dissolved by alcohol, thus giving the gram-positive cell its characteristic...

BIO 210 - Chapter 3 Questions and Answers Rated A+ Plasma membrane forms the outer boundary of the cell Cellular organelles each performs specific functions Nucleus contains the cell's genetic material and directs cell activities Cytoplasm the material between the plasma membrane and nucleus Main functions of cells -cell metabolism and energy release -synthesis of molecules -communication -reproduction and inheritance Plasma membrane also called the plasmolemma or cell m...

Macromolecules: Carbohydrate, Lipid, Nucleic Acid, Protein, Enzyme Carbohydrate: Sugars and starches which body breaks down to glucose ● Structural function: cellulose and chitin ● Energy storage: amylose, amylopectin, glycogen ● Recognition molecules: glycoproteins and glycolipids Lipids: Fatty acids and their derivatives that are soluble in water ● H and C and main components ● Fats ● Hydrophobic- thus help separate aqueous compartments ● Store energy (fats, oils, adip...

fimbriae/pili, afimbrial adhesins correct answers mechanisms of adhesion to host surfaces adhesins at tip that bind to specific glycoproteins/glycolipids on host cell membranes, long major filament that can extend beyond the capsule correct answers main features of pili/fimbriae molecules embedded in bacterial membranes, bind to glycoproteins or glycolipids on host membranes or can bind ECM such as fibronectin correct answers main features of afimbrial adhesins tracheal colonization fac...

functions of the membrane correct answer: -the structure of the membrane is key for its function -act as a barrier regulating import and export of molecules -help with compartmentalization of the cell, creating particular environments for certain processes so multiple specialized processes could occur at once -modulates cell-cell recognition with their glycoproteins and glycolipids located on the outer leaflet facing the cytosol -signaling across the membrane by proteins and lipids p...

Name three factors responsible for membrane formation correct answer: Decrease in ionic interactions with water Decrease in membrane entropy Non-covalent interactions between lipids and proteins What membrane structures allow the cell membrane to modulate cell-cell recognition? correct answer: Glycoproteins and glycoplipids What non-covalent forces drive spontaneous membrane assembly? correct answer: Hydrophobic effect, hydrogen bonds and van der Waals What is the most important re...