In most cases, in order for an informational carbohydrate to become a biologically active molecule, it must:
A) be an asymmetric molecule.
B) contain a reducing sugar.
C) contain an O-glycosidic bond.
D) be covalently joined to a protein or lipid.
E) be present in the extracellular matrix.

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In order for an informational carbohydrate to become a biologically active molecule, it must be covalently joined to a protein or lipid. This process is known as glycosylation and it is a post-translational modification that is critical for many biological processes, including cell signaling and recognition. Asymmetric molecules, reducing sugars, O-glycosidic bonds, and the presence in the extracellular matrix are not essential for glycosylation.

In Most Cases, in Order for an Informational Carbohydrate to Become