MCQ on Glycolipids: Structure and Functions

Glycolipids are molecules composed of a lipid and a carbohydrate portion. Found in cell membranes, they contribute to structural integrity and cell signaling. Their diverse functions include cell recognition, adhesion, and modulation of immune responses, playing vital roles in cellular communication and interactions. This is an MCQ on Glycolipids Structure and Functions with Examples.

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1. 
The carbohydrate portion of glycolipids is exposed on the extracellular surface of the cell membrane and plays a key role in:

2. 
Sphingolipids are a class of glycolipids that contain a sphingosine backbone. Which of the following is a type of sphingolipid found in nerve cell membranes?

3. 
Glycolipids are commonly found on the surface of various cells, including red blood cells. In the ABO blood group system, what determines an individual's blood type based on glycolipids?

4. 
What is the primary role of glycolipids in the nervous system, particularly in myelin sheaths?

5. 
Glycolipids play a significant role in brain development and function. What is the name of a glycolipid that accumulates in the brain in patients with Tay-Sachs disease, causing severe neurological damage?

6. 
What type of glycolipid is known for its negative charge and its role in stabilizing the electrostatic interactions in cell membranes?

7. 
Which of the following is NOT a type of glycolipid commonly found in cell membranes?

8. 
What is the significance of glycolipids in the formation of the glycocalyx, a protective and communication layer on the cell surface?

9. 
What role do glycolipids play in sperm-egg recognition during fertilization?

10. 
In the context of glycolipids, what is the significance of the carbohydrate structures that are blood type antigens?

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