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Which component of mucins is responsible for their extended structure and high viscosity?
Which component of mucins is responsible for their extended structure and high viscosity?
- Gal
- GalNAc or GlcNAc
- O-linked trisaccharides
- Sialic acid (correct)
What is the primary function of mucins in the body?
What is the primary function of mucins in the body?
- Facilitating transport processes
- Providing a protective barrier on the surface of epithelial cells (correct)
- Ensuring lubrication between surfaces
- All of the above
What are the typical components of O-linked trisaccharides found in mucins?
What are the typical components of O-linked trisaccharides found in mucins?
- Gal, sialic acid, and O-linked trisaccharides
- GalNAc or GlcNAc, sialic acid, and O-linked trisaccharides
- GalNAc or GlcNAc, Gal, and sialic acid (correct)
- Gal, sialic acid, and O-linked trisaccharides
