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3. In living cells, the primary biochemical category to which most cellular receptors and immunoglobulins belong is

A. Pure carbohydrates
B. Glycoproteins
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C. Lipoproteins
D. Nucleoproteins

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Immunoglobulins (antibodies) and cell-surface receptors are functionally classified as glycoproteins due to their oligosaccharide chains.

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  • Pure carbohydrates
  • Glycoproteins
  • Lipoproteins
  • Nucleoproteins

Immunoglobulins (antibodies) and cell-surface receptors are functionally classified as glycoproteins due to their oligosaccharide chains.

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