Question

Examine the statement below and fill in the blanks with the appropriate terms and/or processes: Polysaccharides are classified as _____ because of the high number of _____ bonds present in the molecule making them highly _____ . Polysaccharides that are attached to proteins (glycoproteins) begin by the polysaccharide being synthesized in the _______ before being transported the _________ for the synthesis of a glycoprotein.

Answer 1

Polysaccharides are classified as complex molecules because of the high number of α-1,6-glycosidic bonds present in the molecule making them highly branched. Polysaccharides that are attached to proteins (glycoproteins) begin by the polysaccharide being synthesized in the cytosol before being transported to the endoplasmic reticulum for the synthesis of a glycoprotein.

α-1,6-glycosidic bonds create branches in the polysaccharides. This branched structures makes it a complex molecule.

The polysaccharide required for glycosylation of proteins is synthesized in the cytosol and transported to the endoplasmic reticulum where glycosylation of proteins occurs.