Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is a vital component of gram-negative bacterial outer membranes. Comprising lipid A, O-antigen, and core polysaccharide, LPS influences bacterial integrity, immune responses, and pathogenicity. Its structural variations contribute to diverse functions, making it a key biomolecule in host-microbe interactions. This is an MCQ on Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) Structure and […]
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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 […]
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Structure, Examples and Functions of Proteoglycans, Glycoproteins and Glycolipids (Glycoconjugates)
What are Glycoconjugates? Polysaccharides and oligosaccharides act also as information carrier molecules. Informational carbohydrate is covalently joined to a protein or lipid to form glycoconjugates. As the name suggests, the glycoconjugates are conjugate (joined) molecules of carbohydrates other macromolecules such as proteins or lipids. The present post discusses the structure, […]
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MCQ on Membrane Lipids (Part-2)
Dear Students, Welcome to Quiz on Cell Membrane (Part-2). This MCQ set consists of Biochemistry Multiple Choice Questions from the topic Membrane Lipids -Properties, Structure and Functions with Answer Key. These questions can be used for the preparation of all the competitive examinations in Biology / Life Sciences such as […]
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