Which of the Following Statements About the Carbohydrate Coating of the Cell

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the carbohydrate coating of the cell surface is FALSE?

• A)It is not usually found on the cytosolic side of the membrane.
• B)It can play a role in cell-cell adhesion.
• C)The arrangement of the oligosaccharide side chains is highly ordered, much like the peptide bonds of a polypeptide chain.
• D)Specific oligosaccharides can be involved in cell-cell recognition.

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Definitions:

Osteoclast

A type of bone cell responsible for the resorption, or breakdown, of bone tissue, which is a part of the process of bone remodelling.

Chondroblast

Cartilage-producing cell.

Fibroblast

Spindle-shaped or stellate cells that form connective tissue.

Osteocyte

A mature bone cell encased in bone matrix, playing an essential role in bone maintenance, mineral homeostasis, and repair.