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What is a key function of proteoglycans in cell development?
What is a key function of proteoglycans in cell development?
- Cell signaling
- Cell division
- Cell adhesion
- Extracellular communication (correct)
What is the primary component of the proteoglycan aggregate?
What is the primary component of the proteoglycan aggregate?
- Core protein (correct)
- Link proteins
- Hyaluronic acid
- Glycosaminoglycan chains
What is the role of proteoglycans in the extracellular matrix?
What is the role of proteoglycans in the extracellular matrix?
- Structural support (correct)
- Biochemical signaling
- Cell adhesion
- All of the above
What is the function of glycosaminoglycan chains in proteoglycans?
What is the function of glycosaminoglycan chains in proteoglycans?
What is the term for the interaction between proteoglycans and other components of the extracellular matrix?
What is the term for the interaction between proteoglycans and other components of the extracellular matrix?
What is the primary component of the extracellular matrix?
What is the primary component of the extracellular matrix?
What is the primary function of lectins in the context of glycoproteins?
What is the primary function of lectins in the context of glycoproteins?
What is the main difference between glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans?
What is the main difference between glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans?
What is the role of the 'spike protein' of SARS-CoV-2?
What is the role of the 'spike protein' of SARS-CoV-2?
What is the primary function of proteoglycans in connective tissues?
What is the primary function of proteoglycans in connective tissues?
What type of carbohydrate molecules are found in glycoproteins?
What type of carbohydrate molecules are found in glycoproteins?
Where are glycosaminoglycans primarily found?
Where are glycosaminoglycans primarily found?
What is the function of fibronectin in the extracellular matrix?
What is the function of fibronectin in the extracellular matrix?
What type of protein allows cells to adhere to the ECM?
What type of protein allows cells to adhere to the ECM?
What is the main component of proteoglycan aggregates in the ECM?
What is the main component of proteoglycan aggregates in the ECM?
What is the role of proteoglycans in the ECM?
What is the role of proteoglycans in the ECM?
Which type of lipid is involved in cell signaling and is a co-factor for enzymes?
Which type of lipid is involved in cell signaling and is a co-factor for enzymes?
What is the main function of glycoproteins like fibronectin?
What is the main function of glycoproteins like fibronectin?
