Question
Biochemistry Question on Metabolic pathways and their regulation
Which one of the following statements is NOT TRUE of glycosaminoglycans?
A
Glycosaminoglycans are composed of repeating disaccharide units.
B
Glycosaminoglycans consist of amino sugars that are frequently sulfated.
C
Hyaluronic acid is an example of a glycosaminoglycan.
D
Methionine is the predominant amino acid to which glycosaminoglycan chains are conjugated to form proteoglycans.
Answer
Methionine is the predominant amino acid to which glycosaminoglycan chains are conjugated to form proteoglycans.
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D): Methionine is the predominant amino acid to which glycosaminoglycan chains are conjugated to form proteoglycans.