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29. The modification where a carbohydrate chain is attached to the hydroxyl oxygen of a serine or threonine residue is termed

A. N-linked glycosylation
B. O-linked glycosylation
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C. Esterification
D. Deamination

📝 Explanation

O-linked glycosylation occurs through the covalent attachment of an oligosaccharide to the oxygen atom of serine or threonine side chains.

📖 Additional Information

  • N-linked glycosylation
  • O-linked glycosylation
  • Esterification
  • Deamination

O-linked glycosylation occurs through the covalent attachment of an oligosaccharide to the oxygen atom of serine or threonine side chains.

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