Question

Conjugated proteins containing carbohydrates as prosthetic group are known as _____________.

• A. Chromoproteins
• B. Glycoproteins
• C. Lipoproteins
• D. Nucleoproteins

Answer 1

The correct option is B Glycoproteins

Conjugated proteins containing carbohydrates as prosthetic group are known as Glycoproteins (mucoproteins) are conjugated protein having a simple or complex sugar (galactose) residue at then N-terminal end. Glycoprotein is found in egg white, mucin, cell membrane, saliva, synovial fluid, heparin.

Hence B is the correct option.