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Question
Which of the statement is not true for compounds like glycoprotein and glycolipids ____________?
A
They are conjugated molecules of carbohydrates
B
Both have role in the extra cellular matrix of animals and bacterial cell wall
C
They are components of biological membranes.
D
Both are produced and secreted by endoplasmic reticulum
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A
They are conjugated molecules of carbohydrates
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B
Both have role in the extra cellular matrix of animals and bacterial cell wall
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C
They are components of biological membranes.
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D
Both are produced and secreted by endoplasmic reticulum
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Explanation
Glycoproteins and glycolipids undergo their carbohydrate-attachment (glycosylation) processing across both the endoplasmic reticulum and the Golgi apparatus, so describing them as produced and secreted solely by the endoplasmic reticulum overlooks the Golgi's essential role.