Carbohydrates present in the plasmalemma are in the form of
A
Glycolipids and glycoproteins
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B
Cellulose
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C
Hemicellulose
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D
Starch
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Solution
The correct option is D Glycolipids and glycoproteins Chemically, cell membrane or plasma lemma is composed of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and water. Carbohydrates of cell membrane are small unbranched or branched chains called as oligosaccharides. They are attached to both lipids and protein molecules found on outer surface of the membrane producing glycolipids and glycoproteins respectively.
So, the correct answer is 'Glycolipids and glycoproteins'