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Cell identity is partly displayed at the plasma membrane through carbohydrate-bearing molecules.
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Carbohydrate chains attached to proteins form glycoproteins. Their exposed carbohydrate patterns can act as cell-recognition and identification tags.
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Distinguish a carbohydrate attached to a protein from one attached to a lipid.
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