Glycolipids-Composition and Function Flashcards

1
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General function of glycolipids and location

A

Outer leaflet of plasma (cell) membrane
-Formation of the glycocalyx

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2
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Cerebroside

A

Sphingosine + Fatty Acid + Monosaccharide

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3
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Sulfatide

A

Sphingosine + Fatty acid + Monosaccharide + Sulfate

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4
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Globoside

A

Sphingosine + Fatty acid + Oligosaccharide

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5
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Ganglioside

A

Sphingosine + Fatty acid + Oligosaccharide (with NANA)
**Tay-Sachs Disease

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