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14. The chemical nature of the prosthetic group in a lipopolysaccharide molecule found in bacterial outer membranes is a

A. Amino acid sequence
B. Lipid component
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C. Nucleotide polymer
D. Mineral crystal

📝 Explanation

Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) contain a lipid A anchor component covalently bound to a core oligosaccharide and an O-antigen chain.

📖 Additional Information

  • Amino acid sequence
  • Lipid component
  • Nucleotide polymer
  • Mineral crystal

Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) contain a lipid A anchor component covalently bound to a core oligosaccharide and an O-antigen chain.

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