Molec Bio Dr. Koh Flashcards
1
Q
lipid rafts are important for?
A
immunity and signaling
2
Q
a phosphilipid structure has what werid about the tails?
A
one is saturated one has cis bond
3
Q
What kind of phospholipid is associated with lipid raft?
A
sphingomylein, sphingosine
4
Q
What kind of phosopholipid is used with ca2+ dependent kinases?
A
phosphatidyl serine
5
Q
What part of the lipid membrane functions in chemical protection, attracted ions to alter electric fields, cell recognition, entry mechanism for some toxins?
A
glycolipids
6
Q
What part of the lipid membrane functions in:
Protection against mechanical and chemical damage
Recognition by friends or foes.
Cell to cell adhesion (Lectin)
Prevent undesirable protein-protein interaction
A
glycolipids