When referring to membrane glycolipids and glycoproteins, what does the prefix "glyco-" indicate?

a. polar carbohydrate groups that are attached to the molecules
b. nonpolar carbohydrate groups that are attached to the molecules
c. the molecules that are attached to the membrane by ionic bonds
d. the molecules that are attached to the membrane by covalent bonds


Ans: a. polar carbohydrate groups that are attached to the molecules

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