In a signaling pathway, a glycolipid is found to be crucial for signal transduction. What might be the consequence of a mutation that disrupts the oligosaccharide portion of this glycolipid?

• A. The glycolipid will degrade faster, enhancing signal transduction.
• B. The glycolipid will be unaffected by the mutation.
• C. The signal transduction pathway may be impaired, affecting cellular communication.
• D. The glycolipid will become more efficient in signal transduction.

Answer: (C)