Mucins are a Type of ________ That Absorb Water to Form

Question

Mucins are a type of ________ that absorb water to form mucus.
A) glycolipid
B) glycoprotein
C) proteoglycan
D) glyceride
E) glycerol

Accepted Answer

Mucins are large glycoproteins consisting of a protein backbone with numerous attached carbohydrate chains. These glycoproteins are able to absorb water and form mucus, which lubricates and protects epithelial surfaces.