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Describe the structures and functions of glycolipids.
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Glycolipids
Glycolipids
Watch this video for a lecture explanation of glycolipids (consistent with your notes).
💡Structure of Glycolipids
💡Structure of Glycolipids
Based on the name, Glycolipids are a combination of:
Glyco: Short carbohydrate chain / oligosaccharide
lipid: e.g., phospholipid
These 2 components are joined via a glycosidic bond to form a glycolipid.
💡Function of Glycolipids
💡Function of Glycolipids
The main function of glycolipids are:
cell-cell recognition: the 'glyco' component, short carbohydrate chains that faces the exterior of the cell and provides the 'identity' of the cell, allowing other cells to recognise it.
cell-cell adhesion: the 'glyco' component, short carbohydrate chains that faces the exterior interacts with glycolipids of other cells via an interaction to adhere ('stick') cells together.
🖊️Check Your Understanding
🖊️Check Your Understanding
Attempt qns 18 and 19 in this SLS lesson.
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