What is the role of glycophorin in red blood cell membrane?
A
It acts as a receptor for complement proteins
B
It provides structural support to the membrane
C
It is an enzyme involved in glycolysis
D
It is a sialoglycoprotein that helps to maintain membrane integrity
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Explanation
Glycophorin is a sialoglycoprotein that helps to maintain red blood cell membrane integrity and provides a negative charge to the cell surface.
Source
Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology
Hematology
Hematology: Blood Components
Hematology: Blood Components
Hard
MEDICAL
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