lecture 12 Flashcards
1
Q
what is function of proteoglycans?
A
- adhesion molecules
- allow cells to differentiate between self and non self
2
Q
what are metazoans?
A
- simples multicellular organism
- 3 types:
1. microciona prolifera
2. halichondria panicea
3. cliona celata
3
Q
do hybrids form the mixing the 3 sponges?
A
- mixed, dissociated cells in sea water and calcium
- no hybrids formed all rejoined same
4
Q
what does this show?
A
- some way of recognising familiar/same cells
- removal of cell surface proteoglycans abolished this effect
5
Q
what do glyconectins do?
A
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