Which of the Following Functions Is Associated with the Skin

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following functions is associated with the skin?

• A)fat production
• B)protection against ultraviolet radiation of the sun
• C)vitamin A production
• D)regulation of body pH
• E)vitamin C production

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Definitions:

O-linked Glycosidic Bond

An O-linked glycosidic bond is a type of covalent bond that connects a sugar molecule to another molecule via an oxygen atom.

Merrifeld Synthesis

A method for synthesizing peptides and proteins using a solid-phase synthesis technique.

Tripeptide

A peptide made up of three amino acids linked by peptide bonds, integral to various biological functions.

Protecting Groups

Chemical groups attached to a molecule's sensitive functional groups to block them from unwanted reactions during synthesis steps, to be removed later to reveal the original functional group.