Conjugated Carbohydrates in Biochemistry

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Which of the following is a characteristic of glycoproteins?

  • They consist of only carbohydrate chains without a protein core
  • They contain uronic acids and sulfate groups
  • They consist of protein core and long unbranched carbohydrate chains
  • They consist of protein core and branched short carbohydrate chains (correct)

Which of the following is an example of glycosaminoglycans found in proteoglycans?

  • Galacturonic acid
  • Glucuronic acid
  • Hyaluronic acid (correct)
  • Mannuronic acid

What distinguishes a mucoprotein from a glycoprotein?

  • The length of carbohydrate chains
  • The percentage of carbohydrate content (correct)
  • The type of protein core
  • The presence of uronic acids

What are the typical constituents of the carbohydrate chains in glycoproteins?

<p>Galactose, mannose, N-acetylglucosamine, arabinose, xylose, L-fucose, sialic acid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure elements of tissues are proteoglycans associated with?

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Which artery supplies the breast medially?

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Which muscle is a powerful, fan-shaped muscle in the pectoral region?

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From which quadrant of the breast does the axillary tail arise?

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Which nerve supplies the pectoralis major muscle?

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What structures make up the female breast?

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What term refers to inflammation of the tear sac?

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What are immunoglobulins that are formed to act against foreign cells or substances called?

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How are organs that are located inside the body termed?

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What is the proper term for the eyelid condition caused by an infected eyelash?

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What branch of medicine aims to prevent and correct problems concerning the bones and muscles?

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