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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Rough endoplasmic reticulum attaches carbohydrate especially to secreted proteins.
Options
A True
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B False
C
D
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

True. One of the key functions of the Rough ER is glycosylation, which is the process of attaching carbohydrate groups to proteins. These glycoproteins are often destined for secretion or for incorporation into the cell membrane.

Hint

Does the Rough ER add sugar groups to proteins?

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