Which of the following statements regarding proteoglycans is true?
Correct Answer: All of these
Description: Ans-D. All of these* Proteoglycans contain many long unbranched polysaccharide chains attached to a core protein.* The polysaccharide chains, called glycosaminoglycans, are composed of repeating disaccharide units containing oxidized acid sugars (such as glucuronic acid), sulfated sugars, and N-acetylated amino sugars.* The large number of negative charges causes the glycosaminoglycan chains to radiate out from the protein so that the overall structure resembles a bottlebrush.The proteoglycans are essential pas of the extracellular matrix, the aqueous humor of the eye, secretions of mucus-producing cells, and cailage.
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