Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
What are proteoglycans composed of? Where are they found in the cell?
A
glycoproteins are conjugates of proteins and GAGs, they are bound to cells and secreted proteins
2
Q
Where are glycoproteins usually found?
A
they are proteins that have a bound polysaccharide, usually found on cell surfaces for recognition and affinity binding
3
Q
Glycolipids
A
membrane lipids with bound polysaccharides
4
Q
What is lactose made of?
A
galactopyranosyl and glucopyranose
5
Q
What is sucrose made of?
A
glucopyranosyl and fructofuranoside
6
Q
What is trehalose composed of?
A
glucopyranosyl and glucopyranoside
