What Are Some of the Modifications That Proteins Acquire

question 3

Multiple Choice

What are some of the modifications that proteins acquire?

• A) cleavage and trimming of the protein
• B) addition of carbohydrate groups
• C) phosphorylation of certain groups
• D) All of these are modifications proteins acquire.
• E) addition of carbohydrate groups and phosphorylation of certain groups

Evaluate the biological significance of chemical modifications in biomolecules.

Distinguish between the structural and functional roles of polysaccharides.

Differentiate between the types of lipids based on their functions and structural characteristics.

Understand the composition and structure of polysaccharides.

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