The only cells that can correctly attach sugars to proteins to form glycoprotein products are
A) yeast cells.
B) E. coli cells.
C) mammalian cells.
D) algal cells.

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Mammalian cells have the necessary cellular machinery to correctly attach sugars to proteins to form glycoproteins with the specific types of linkages and modifications that are often required for proper function in human biology. Yeast, E. coli, and algal cells can attach sugars to proteins, but the patterns and types of glycosylation can differ significantly from those produced in mammalian systems, potentially affecting the functionality of the glycoprotein in human applications.

The Only Cells That Can Correctly Attach Sugars to Proteins