Asked by Ifrah Juneyd on Sep 23, 2024
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A protein bonded to a sugar residue would be classified as a ________.
A) simple protein
B) glycoprotein
C) lipoprotein
D) metalloprotein
E) nucleoprotein
Glycoprotein
A type of protein that has carbohydrate groups attached to the polypeptide chain, significant in cell-cell communication.
Sugar Residue
A sugar molecule that remains bonded to another molecule after participating in a glycosidic bond or reaction.
- Determine the categorization of proteins according to their makeup and interactions with additional molecules.
Verified Answer
AB
Annie Baker7 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A protein bonded to a sugar residue is called a glycoprotein. Glycoproteins contain one or more carbohydrate chains that are covalently linked to amino acid side chains in the protein portion of the molecule.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the categorization of proteins according to their makeup and interactions with additional molecules.