Which Statement Concerning Sialic Acid Residues on Glycoproteins Is TRUE

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning sialic acid residues on glycoproteins is TRUE?

• A) Sialic residues on erythrocytes are recognized by lectins, leading to removal of the erythrocytes.
• B) Sialic residues on ceruloplasmin are recognized by lectins, leading to removal of ceruloplasmin.
• C) Sialic residues are removed by neuraminidases.
• D) The antiviral drug oseltamavir accelerates the removal of sialic acid residues.
• E) All of the statements are true.

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