The Glycoproteins Found in the Plasma Membrane Function in What

question 58

Multiple Choice

The glycoproteins found in the plasma membrane function in what capacity?

• A) to transport molecules across the membrane
• B) to allow one cell to recognize another of the same type or from the same body
• C) to attach to the cytoskeleton on the interior of the cell and maintain the cell in a position relative to other cells
• D) to maintain the membrane's fluidity
• E) to catalyze reactions that are crucial to the cell's functioning

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