Figure 2-34
-Oligosaccharides are short sugar polymers that can become covalently linked to proteins and lipids through condensation reactions.These modified proteins and lipids are called glycoproteins and glycolipids, respectively.Within a protein, which of the amino acids (shown in Figure 2-34) is the most probable target for this type of modification?

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Serine contains a hydroxyl group (-OH) on its side chain, which can form a covalent bond with an oligosaccharide through a condensation reaction, resulting in the creation of a glycosidic bond. Therefore, serine is the most probable target for this type of modification.

Figure 2-34 -Oligosaccharides Are Short Sugar Polymers That Can Become Covalently Linked