a lipid which contains a carbohydrate group.
Membrane lipid molecule with a short carbohydrate chain attached to a hydrophobic tail.
A class of molecules, frequently found in the plasma membrane, in which a short carbohydrate chain is covalently linked to a lipid.
A molecule composed of sugar and fat that forms an important component of cell membranes.
Glycolipids are carbohydrate-attached lipids. Their role is to provide energy and also serve as markers for cellular recognition.