What Are Lectins

question 34

Multiple Choice

What are lectins?

• A) proteins that bind the carbohydrates on glycoproteins and other macromolecules
• B) proteins that promote cell-cell interaction
• C) proteins found in animals, plants, and microorganisms
• D) All of the above.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Sample Average

The arithmetic mean of a set of numerical values, calculated by adding them together and dividing by the number of samples.

Skewed Distribution

A statistical term describing a distribution that is not symmetrical and has a long tail on one side of the peak.

Population Average

The mean value of a particular characteristic or measurement across an entire population.

Standard Deviation

A measure of the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of values, indicating how much individual values in a dataset differ from the mean.