Glycoproteins and Proteoglycans are Combinations of Amino Acids And

Question

Glycoproteins and proteoglycans are combinations of amino acids and
A) carbohydrates.
B) fatty acids.
C) lipids.
D) nucleic acids.
E) inorganic compounds.

Accepted Answer

Glycoproteins and proteoglycans are both made up of amino acids and carbohydrates. Glycoproteins have one or more carbohydrate molecules attached to the protein, while proteoglycans have a core protein with many carbohydrate molecules, known as glycosaminoglycans, attached to it.