Synthesis of Larger Sugars Has Allowed Us to Study Them

question 15

Multiple Choice

Synthesis of larger sugars has allowed us to study them more in depth. Which of the following are potential benefits/reasons why we would want to study oligosaccharides in detail?

• A) Oligosaccharides are embedded in the cell membrane and help transport molecules across the membrane.
• B) Oligosaccharides form the part of the membrane bilayer that controls membrane permeability.
• C) Oligosacchrides are one of the information molecules of the cell.
• D) Oligosaccharides are present on cell surfaces and are part of cell identity mechanisms.

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