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9. The specific biochemical interaction that locks a carbohydrate chain onto a lipid or protein backbone is a

A. Hydrogen bond
B. Covalent bond
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C. Ionic interaction
D. Van der Waals force

📝 Explanation

Conjugated molecules like glycoproteins and glycolipids are stable because their components are bound via permanent covalent linkages.

📖 Additional Information

  • Hydrogen bond
  • Covalent bond
  • Ionic interaction
  • Van der Waals force

Conjugated molecules like glycoproteins and glycolipids are stable because their components are bound via permanent covalent linkages.

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