Which, among the following compounds, is a component of the plasma membrane? A Free fatty acids; B Glycolipids; Monoacylglycerol. D Terpenes; E Waxes;
The plasma membrane is defined as the semipermeable membrane that surrounds the cell and, therefore, encloses its contents or components of the cytoplasm and the nucleoplasm.
In addition to the phospholipids present in the plasma membranes of animal cells, it also contains glycolipids and cholesterol. Therefore, the glycolipids are present in the plasma membrane outer leaflet, with their carbohydrate portions or parts exposed on the surface of the cell. Glycolipids are important components of the plasma membrane as they perform several functions. They can act as receptors, very important for cell aggregation and cell dissociation, and sometimes responsible for the cell's specific contact and the signal transduction.
Therefore, the correct option is (B).
Hence, all the other options (A), (C), (D), and (E) are incorrect.
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