Why is it surprising that the side chains of tryptophan residues in lectins can interact with sugars?
A)Because the side chain of tryptophan is hydrophilic and sugars are hydrophobic
B)Because the side chain of tryptophan is (-)charged and sugars are generally (+)charged or neutral
C)Because the side chain of tryptophan can make hydrogen bonds and sugars cannot.
D)Because the side chain of tryptophan is hydrophobic and sugars are generally hydrophilic
E)None of the above

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The side chain of tryptophan is typically considered hydrophobic, while sugars are generally hydrophilic. This makes it surprising that the side chains of tryptophan residues in lectins interact with sugars.

Why Is It Surprising That the Side Chains of Tryptophan