Biology HL
Biology HL
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Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence
Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence
Theme D - Continuity & Change
Theme D - Continuity & Change
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Theme B - Form & Function
Biology HL
Biology HL

Theme B - Form & Function

Unlocking Cell Recognition The Power of Glycoproteins

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412 words
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3 mins read
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Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

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What's on the Menu Today?
🍭 Glycoproteins: Not your usual candy!

What are glycoproteins? 🍬

  • Made up of
    • Polypeptides (protein chunks) 🥩
    • Attached with carbohydrates, usually an oligosaccharide (a short and sweet sugar chain) 🍬

💡 Think of it like a protein kebab skewer with sugar chunks!

Location, location, location 🍭

  • Found in the plasma membranes of animal cells.
  • Positioned so the sugary part (carbohydrate) is showing off, waving outside like a flag 🏳️.

💡 Imagine your cell's front porch displaying a fancy welcome mat!

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Theme B - Form & Function
Biology HL
Biology HL

Theme B - Form & Function

Unlocking Cell Recognition The Power of Glycoproteins

Word Count Emoji
412 words
Reading Time Emoji
3 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

What's on the Menu Today?
🍭 Glycoproteins: Not your usual candy!

What are glycoproteins? 🍬

  • Made up of
    • Polypeptides (protein chunks) 🥩
    • Attached with carbohydrates, usually an oligosaccharide (a short and sweet sugar chain) 🍬

💡 Think of it like a protein kebab skewer with sugar chunks!

Location, location, location 🍭

  • Found in the plasma membranes of animal cells.
  • Positioned so the sugary part (carbohydrate) is showing off, waving outside like a flag 🏳️.

💡 Imagine your cell's front porch displaying a fancy welcome mat!

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