Glycoproteins are formed as a result of the combination of:
Correct answer: B. Carbohydrates and proteins
- A. Lipids and proteins
- B. Carbohydrates and proteins
- C. Nucleic acid and proteins
- D. Fatty acids and carbohydrates
Explanation
The prefix glyco means sugar, so a glycoprotein is protein joined to a carbohydrate group, and such molecules coat the cell surface where they act in recognition and as receptors. Lipid with protein gives a lipoprotein and nucleic acid with protein a nucleoprotein, both of which are conjugated molecules of other kinds. Reading the prefix identifies the non protein partner every time.
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Conjugated molecules contain a non-protein component attached to a protein portion, giving the molecule properties that a simple protein lacks. The content includes glycoproteins, lipoproteins, phosphoproteins, nucleoproteins, chromoproteins and metalloproteins, with attention to their prosthetic groups and roles in transport, protection, catalysis and cellular structure.
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