Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Chapter 7, Problem 10RQ
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Definition of the following terminologies:
1) Glycoconjugate
2) Glycolipid
3) Proteoglycan
4) Glycoprotein
5) Sugar code
Introduction:
Living organisms are composed of a largevariety of carbohydrates such as cellulose, glycogen, starch, to name a few. Glycoconjugates are the compounds formed by the linking of carbohydrates to either proteins or lipids. The carbohydrate-protein conjugate can be either proteoglycans or glycoproteins. They play a crucial role in basic cellular functioning.
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