All of the Following Are Functions of Modified Carbohydrate Molecules

question 48

Multiple Choice

All of the following are functions of modified carbohydrate molecules except

• A)as chitin they act as a structural component of lobster shells.
• B)as heparin they form a fibrous network in blood clots.
• C)as a component of hemoglobin they transport oxygen.
• D)as a receptor molecule on cell surfaces they assist in the functioning of the immune system.
• E)as a component of cartilage they provide support to joints.

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