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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure elements of tissues are proteoglycans associated with?

    <p>Bone, elastin and cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery supplies the breast medially?

    <p>Internal thoracic artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pectoralis Major</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Superolateral quadrant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve supplies the pectoralis major muscle?

    <p>Medial and lateral pectoral nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structures make up the female breast?

    <p>Mammary gland, fatty superficial fascia, overlying skin with nipple and areola</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to inflammation of the tear sac?

    <p>Dacryocystitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are organs that are located inside the body termed?

    <p>Internal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Blepharitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Orthopedics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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