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Glycoproteins

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Glycoproteins are molecules that consist of one or more short carbohydrate chains covalently bonded to a protein. They play key roles in cell-cell interactions and maintaining stability of cell membranes among other functions.

AP course connection

Topic 2.4: 2.4 Membrane Permeability

Unit 2
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