Glycolipids-Composition and Function Flashcards
1
Q
General function of glycolipids and location
A
Outer leaflet of plasma (cell) membrane
-Formation of the glycocalyx
2
Q
Cerebroside
A
Sphingosine + Fatty Acid + Monosaccharide
3
Q
Sulfatide
A
Sphingosine + Fatty acid + Monosaccharide + Sulfate
4
Q
Globoside
A
Sphingosine + Fatty acid + Oligosaccharide
5
Q
Ganglioside
A
Sphingosine + Fatty acid + Oligosaccharide (with NANA)
**Tay-Sachs Disease