Why are glycolipids important in the cell membranes? Group of answer choices Glycolipid helps the cell to provide additional surface area. Glycolipid helps the cell to regulate materials passing through the cell membrane. Glycolipid helps the cell to store sugar molecules Glycolipid helps the cell to recognize other cells of the body

Why are glycolipids important in the cell membranes? Group of answer choices Glycolipid helps the cell to provide additional surface area. Glycolipid helps the cell to regulate materials passing through the cell membrane. Glycolipid helps the cell to store sugar molecules Glycolipid helps the cell to recognize other cells of the body

Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter3: Cell Structure

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Problem 6SQ: Cell membranes consist mainly of ________ and ________. a. lipids; carbohydrates b. phospholipids;...

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