Integral proteins with carbohydrates (sugars) attached that stick out on the exterior surface of cello membranes help recognize "self" and are called ______________.

a) amino acids
b) lipoproteins
c) glycoproteins
d) monosccharides


Ans: c) glycoproteins

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