One of the Functions of Simple Sugars Includes

question 61

Multiple Choice

One of the functions of simple sugars includes

• A) enzymatically removing glycans through hydrolysis reactions.
• B) functioning as a structural component in invertebrate exoskeletons.
• C) acting as metabolic intermediates in energy conversion pathways.
• D) enzymatically linking glycans to proteins and lipids.

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