Question

Glycocalyx is

• A. Glycoproteins and glycolipids
• B. Oligosaccharide part of glycolipids and glycoproteins
• C. Lipid and protein parts of glycolipids and glycoproteins
• D. Mucopolysaccharides attached to cell wall.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Oligosaccharide part of glycolipids and glycoproteins

• Glycocalyx or pericellular matrix is a carbohydrate-enriched coating of glycoprotein and a glycolipid that covers the cell membranes of few bacteria, epithelial cells and other cells.
• It is mainly used in the recognition of the cell (distinguish between healthy and diseased cells) and also regulates the endothelial vascular tissues.
  
• So, the correct answer is 'Oligosaccharide part of glycolipids and glycoproteins'.