A protein that is linked to a carbohydrate is known as a ____.
A) glycoprotein
B) lipoprotein
C) fibrous proteins
D) denatured proteins
E) prions

Question

A protein that is linked to a carbohydrate is known as a ____.​
A) glycoprotein​
B) ​lipoprotein
C) ​fibrous proteins
D) ​denatured proteins
E) ​prions

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Glycoproteins are proteins that have carbohydrate groups attached to the polypeptide chain. This combination of a protein and a carbohydrate is essential for many biological processes, including cell-cell recognition and immune function.

A Protein That Is Linked to a Carbohydrate Is Known