Question

Glycolipids are only found in the cytoplasmic part of the plasma membrane.

(a) True
(b) False

Answer 1

False.

Step-by-step explanation:

The cell membrane constitutes of the lipid layer and proteins are inserted in the membrane. The carbohydrates are present as glycolipids and glycoproteins.

The glycolipids may be defined as the carbohydrate moiety present in association with lipid. The glycolipid are found in the exoplasmic leaflet of the plasma membrane as they play important role in cell signalling and cell communication.

Thus, the correct answer is option (b).