What are the functions of glycoproteins in the cell membrane? (6 marks)

  • Antigens - cell recognition/cell signalling - receptor or binding site for hormones - cell adhesion - attach to water molecules to stabilise the cell membrane - receptor/ binding site/ trigger
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