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Which organisms produce antifreeze glycoproteins?
Which organisms produce antifreeze glycoproteins?
- Bacteria and arctic fish
- Snow flea and bacteria
- Plants and fungi
- Arctic fish and snow flea (correct)
What is the primary sequence of antifreeze glycoproteins (AFGPs)?
What is the primary sequence of antifreeze glycoproteins (AFGPs)?
- Alpha-N-acetyl-d-galactosamine
- Glycosylated threonine
- Ala–Ala–Thr* (correct)
- Beta-d-galactosyl
What is the potential use of antifreeze glycoproteins?
What is the potential use of antifreeze glycoproteins?
- Prolong storage of human organs for transplantation (correct)
- Improve plant growth
- Prevent freezing of water
- Enhance the survival of arctic fish
