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Which molecule is covalently bound to the core protein of proteoglycans?
Which molecule is covalently bound to the core protein of proteoglycans?
- Keratan sulfate
- Chondroitin sulfate
- GAGs (correct)
- Collagen
What is the main proteoglycan found in cartilage?
What is the main proteoglycan found in cartilage?
- AGGRECAN (correct)
- Chondroitin sulfate
- Collagen
- Keratan sulfate
What type of gel does AGGRECAN and type II collagen form?
What type of gel does AGGRECAN and type II collagen form?
- Viscous gel
- Solid gel
- Compression-resistant gel (correct)
- Elastic gel
Which molecule is susceptible to damage due to exposure to free radicals?
Which molecule is susceptible to damage due to exposure to free radicals?
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What is the consequence of the reduction of proteoglycan aggregates over a lifetime?
What is the consequence of the reduction of proteoglycan aggregates over a lifetime?
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Which molecule forms structures called proteoglycan aggregates?
Which molecule forms structures called proteoglycan aggregates?
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Which molecule is responsible for the susceptibility of proteoglycan aggregates to damage?
Which molecule is responsible for the susceptibility of proteoglycan aggregates to damage?
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What is the consequence of the reduction of proteoglycan aggregates over a lifetime?
What is the consequence of the reduction of proteoglycan aggregates over a lifetime?
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Which molecule forms a large number of monomers attached to hyaluronan?
Which molecule forms a large number of monomers attached to hyaluronan?
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