Why Are Glycans More Difficult to Structurally Analyze Compared with Proteins

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why are glycans more difficult to structurally analyze compared with proteins or nucleic acids?

• A) Proteins are smaller than most glycans.
• B) Nucleic acids are polar, whereas most glycans are nonpolar.
• C) Sugar synthesis is a template-directed process.
• D) Glycans have sugar isomers with identical masses.

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