Proteins Can Be Modified by Adding ________ to Protein Residues

question 18

Multiple Choice

Proteins can be modified by adding ________ to protein residues.

• A)sugars and phosphate groups
• B)hydroxyl and formyl groups
• C)cystine
• D)A and B
• E)All of the above

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