Biochemistry Questions and Answers – Glycoconjugates: Proteoglycans, Glycoproteins and Glycolipids

This set of Biochemistry Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Glycoconjugates: Proteoglycans, Glycoproteins and Glycolipids”.

1. Which of the following are found in connective tissues?
a) Glycosaminoglycans
b) Proteoglycans
c) Glycoproteins
d) Glycolipids
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2. Which of the following statements is false about proteoglycans?
a) They hold less amount of water
b) Chondroitin sulfate is a proteoglycan
c) They possess charge
d) They are made of amino acids and sugars
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3. In cell membranes, carbohydrates in glycoproteins or glycolipids are oriented?
a) Towards outside
b) Towards inside
c) Towards outside and inside
d) Randomly distributed
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4. Which of the following is an oligosaccharide linked to protein?
a) Glycolipid
b) Glycoprotein
c) Ganglioside
d) Galactoside
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5. The protein core of proteoglycan is rich in ___________
a) Serine and threonine
b) Serine and methionine
c) Threonine and methionine
d) Alanine and serine
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6. Which of the following are included in the types of glycolipids?
a) N-acetylgalactosamine
b) N-acetylglucosamine
c) Xylose
d) Cerebrosides
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7. Which of the following blood group individuals have N-acetylgalactosamine sugar attachment?
a) A
b) B
c) AB
d) O
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8. Which of the following blood group individuals have galactose?
a) A
b) B
c) AB
d) O
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9. Which of the following glycoprotein functions as a lubricant and protective agent?
a) Collagens
b) Mucins
c) Transferrins
d) Immunoglobulins
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10. Which of the following are important for white blood cell recognition?
a) Glycosaminoglycans
b) Proteoglycans
c) Glycoproteins
d) Glycolipids
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