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An animal cell lacking oligosaccharides on the external surface of its plasma would likely be impaired in which function?

Answer 1

Cell recognition and cell binding

This function is essential for cell-to-cell communication, and in organzim, it may result in a breakdown in communication that compromises the immune response.

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Answer 2

Sebastian Alvarado

An animal cell's ability to recognize and communicate with other cells would probably be compromised if it lacked oligosaccharides on the outside of its plasma membrane.

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