Carbohydrates constitute approximately $2 - 10\%$ of the plasma membrane mass, occurring exclusively on the external outer leaflet covalently linked to lipids (glycolipids) or proteins (glycoproteins).
Together, they form the carbohydrate-rich coating termed the glycocalyx.
Primary Physiological Role:
Cell Recognition and Specificity: Serves as molecular fingerprint tags for self vs non-self immune recognition, tissue histocompatibility, cell-to-cell adhesion, and docking sites for hormones and pathogens.
nalysis:
(Recognition): Correct primary function.
Correct option: (3) Recognition
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