What is glycosylation?

A. the binding of glucose to carbohydrates
B. the binding of glucose to proteins
C. the breaking down of glucose to simpler molecules
D. the digestion of glucose in the absence of oxygen
E. the synthesis of glucose in cells


Answer: B

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