Which Statement About Glycoproteins Is True

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which statement about glycoproteins is true?

• A) They are commonly located in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells.
• B) They are formed after translation of the protein in the cytoplasm.
• C) They may be incorporated into plasma membranes or vesicles.
• D) The sugars are added to the proteins solely in the RER.
• E) Sugar addition to proteins inhibits their signaling function.

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Definitions:

Proximal Stimulus

Reception of information and its registration by a sense organ (e.g., retinal images in the case of vision). Contrast with distal stimulus.

Percept

The outcome of a perceptual process; the meaningful interpretation of incoming information.

Distal Stimulus

An object, event, or pattern as it exists in the world. Contrast with proximal stimulus.

Prägnanz

A principle from Gestalt psychology that suggests people will perceive and interpret ambiguous or complex images as the simplest form(s) possible.