The core sugars of N-linked oligosaccharides are preassembled as a derivative of ______ prior to their transfer to a newly synthesized polypeptide.

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The core sugars of N-linked oligosaccharides are preassembled on a lipid carrier called dolichol phosphate. This lipid carrier is located in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) membrane and once the core oligosaccharide is assembled on it, it is then transferred to a newly synthesized polypeptide.

The Core Sugars of N-Linked Oligosaccharides Are Preassembled as a Derivative