Q. Cell adhesion and cell recognition occur due to biochemicals of cell membrane named

A) Lipids
B) Proteins
C) Glycoproteins and glycolipids
D) Both (a) and (b)
Explanation

The Golgi complex add chains of sugar molecule to membrane proteins and lipids creating a sugar coating known as ‘glycocalyx’. Different cell types exhibit different varieties of glycolipids and glycoproteins on their surface; which act as all identity markers.

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