Proteins can be modified by adding ________ to protein residues.
A)sugars and phosphate groups
B)hydroxyl and formyl groups
C)cystine
D)A and B
E)All of the above

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Proteins can undergo various post-translational modifications, including the addition of sugars (glycosylation) and phosphate groups (phosphorylation), as well as modifications involving hydroxyl and formyl groups. These modifications play crucial roles in protein function, localization, and interaction.

Proteins Can Be Modified by Adding ________ to Protein Residues