CourseCourseConceptConceptDocumentDocument

IB Biology HL B2.1.9 Glycoproteins and Glycolipids Questions

Explore how glycoproteins and glycolipids carry short carbohydrate chains that form the glycocalyx, supporting cell recognition, adhesion, signalling and interactions with water.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • Identify glycoproteins and glycolipids by their short carbohydrate chains on the extracellular surface of the membrane.
  • Explain how the glycocalyx supports cell recognition, adhesion, signalling and interactions with water.

IB Biology HL B2.1.9 Glycoproteins and Glycolipids Questions question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

The diagram shows the cross section of a plasma membrane.

Figure for Question IB Biology HL B2.1.9 Glycoproteins and Glycolipids Questions question 1 — IB Biology HL

What is found in area X ?

A

Glycolipid

B

Glycoprotein

C

Polar amino acid

D

Non-polar amino acid

All question bank results loaded