Cell recognition and adhesion are facilitated by components of plasma membrane. These components are generally

Options

A. protein molecules alone
B. lipids alone
C. both lipids and proteins
D. glycolipids and glycoproteins.

Answer

D

Explanation

Prooteins have very specific shapes which make them ideal as rececptor molecules for chemical signalling between cells. Branching side chain glycolipids on the outer surface of cell membranes are also involved in cell-cell recognition.