Which of the following is true of glycolipids?
A)Glycolipids are usually found on the exterior surface of the plasma membrane.
B)Laurate is a glycolipid.
C)Fructose and sucrose are often part of glycolipids.
D)Glycolipids contain phosphatidic acid.
E)Usually more than 10 sugar units are attached to the glycolipid.

Question

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Glycolipids are usually found on the exterior surface of the plasma membrane, whereas phospholipids are found on both the exterior and interior surfaces.

Answer: C
 Fructose and sucrose are often part of glycoproteins, not glycolipids.

Answer: D
 Glycolipids do not contain phosphatidic acid. This molecule is a type of phospholipid.

Answer: E
 Some glycolipids can have more than 10 sugar units attached, but it is not a universal feature of all glycolipids.

Therefore, the best choice is A.

Which of the Following Is True of Glycolipids