Antibiotics are actually:
Correct answer: A. Globular proteins
- A. Globular proteins
- B. Fibrous proteins
- C. Glycoproteins
- D. Glycolipids
Explanation
Explanation:This is a fact. Antibiotics are actually Globular proteins. Antibiotics are actually globular proteins, not fibrous proteins.Glycoproteins are proteins that have carbohydrate molecules attached to them. They are involved in a variety of biological processes, including cell signaling and recognition. While there are some glycoproteins that have antimicrobial properties, antibiotics are not glycoproteins. Glycolipids are a class of lipids that have carbohydrate molecules attached to them. They are primarily found in cell membranes and play a role in cell signaling and recognition. Antibiotics are not glycolipids.
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