A. 3) Glycosylation Flashcards
1
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RER
A
most proteins synthesized by the RER are glycosylated, meaning an oligosaccharide is added to protein
2
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golgi apparatus
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glycoproteins are modified further in the golgi apparatus. some monosaccharides removed, others added
3
Q
what is N-acetyl neuraminic acid
A
terminal sugar that one class of glycoprotein has. aka sialic acid
4
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fn of N-acetyl neuraminic acid
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-vely charge, gives surface of euakaroytic cells a -ive charge