Questions: What is a phospholipid with carbohydrates attached to it called?
Glycolipid
Glycoprotein
Steroid
Phosphoglucose
Transcript text: What is a phospholipid with carbohydrates attached to it called?
Glycolipid
Glycoprotein
Steroid
Phosphoglucose
Solution
The answer is the first one: Glycolipid.
Explanation for each option:
Glycolipid: This is the correct answer. A glycolipid is a type of lipid molecule that has carbohydrates attached to it. These molecules are important components of cell membranes, where they play a role in cell recognition and communication.
Glycoprotein: This is incorrect. A glycoprotein is a protein molecule that has carbohydrates attached to it, not a lipid.
Steroid: This is incorrect. Steroids are a type of lipid characterized by a structure of four fused carbon rings. They do not have carbohydrates attached to them.
Phosphoglucose: This is incorrect. Phosphoglucose refers to glucose molecules that have been phosphorylated, not a lipid with carbohydrates attached.
In summary, a phospholipid with carbohydrates attached to it is called a glycolipid.