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Carbohydrates present in the plasma membrane are in the form of

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Cellulose
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hemicellulose
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starch
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Glycolipids
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Solution

The correct option is D Glycolipids
Glycolipids are lipids that form part of the plasma membrane. They have a short carbohydrate chain covalently attached and this is exposed on the outer surface of the cell. The glycoplipids mainly have a communicative role, often acting as markers for cellular recognition.

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