Which of the Following Statements Concerning Sialic Acid Residues on Glycoproteins

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning sialic acid residues on glycoproteins is true?

• A)Sialic residues on erythrocytes are recognized by lectins,leading to removal of the erythrocytes.
• B)Sialic residues on ceruloplasmin are recognized by lectins,leading to removal of ceruloplasmin.
• C)Sialic residues are removed by neuraminidases.
• D)The anti-viral drug oseltamavir accelerates the removal of sialic acid residues.
• E)Both A and B above

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