What is the hypothesized role of carbohydrates in the plasma membrane?
A)catalyzing chemical reactions
B)keeping the phospholipid tails aligned
C)recognizing molecules that interact with the cell
D)acting as a barrier to the passage of molecules
E)transporting molecules into the cell

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Carbohydrates in the plasma membrane are primarily involved in cell recognition and signaling, often attached to proteins or lipids forming glycoproteins and glycolipids.

What Is the Hypothesized Role of Carbohydrates in the Plasma