The Biochemical Property of Lectins That Is the Basis for Most

question 16

Multiple Choice

The biochemical property of lectins that is the basis for most of their biological effects is their ability to bind to:

• A) amphipathic molecules.
• B) hydrophobic molecules.
• C) specific lipids.
• D) specific oligosaccharides.
• E) specific peptides.

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