In the plasma membrane, carbohydrates are most likely to be found:
A)attached to phospholipids in the bilayer.
B)attached to cholesterol in the bilayer.
C)attached to a desmotubule in the bilayer.
D)on the outer membrane surface.
E)on the inner membrane surface.

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Carbohydrates in the plasma membrane are typically found on the outer surface, where they are attached to proteins or lipids, forming glycoproteins and glycolipids, which play a role in cell recognition and communication.

In the Plasma Membrane, Carbohydrates Are Most Likely to Be