Which impoant component of cell wall has carbohydrate moiety?
Correct Answer: GM2 Gangliosides
Description: This group of glycosphingolipids contains one or more sialic acid residues. They are present in high concentrations in the CNS and also on surface of membranes. The major gangliosides of brain are GM1, GM2, and GM3. For ganglioside synthesis, the active form of NANA (N-acetyl neuraminic acid) used is its CMP derivative. The NANA is attached by the hydroxyl group of its 2nd carbon to the 3rd hydroxyl group of sugars.Ref: DM Vasudevan, page no: 168
Category:
Biochemistry
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now