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starting from ch. 16.4
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Biochemistry
Undergraduate 4
11/22/2010

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Term
Polysaccharide storagen in 1)plants 2)animals.
Definition
1)Starches
2)glycogen
Term
Structural Polysaccharides (4)
Definition
cellulose, chitin, peptidoglycans, glycosaminoglycans
Term
Glycogen Phosphorylase
Definition
Biologically significant enzyme, removes glucose residues from many non-reducing ends of the molecule (in vivo) to quickly produce lots of glucose.
Term
Cellulose structureq
Definition
Linear, strong, long chains (forms fibrils).
Term
Chitin
Definition
Similar to cellulose. Forms cell walls for plants
Term
Heparin
Definition
*Natural anticoagulant*
(is a Glycosaminoglycans)
Prevents blood clotting
Blood preservative and anticoagulant therapy
Term
Hyaluronic acid
Definition
(is a Glycosaminoglycans)
Component of the vitreous humor of the eye.
A major component of lubricating fluid of joints.
Term
Chondroitin sulfate and keratan sulfate
Definition
*Components of connective tissue*
(are Glycosaminoglycans)
Localized in the etracellular matrix
Glucosamine sulfate an dchrondroitin sulfate sold commercially in health food stores.
Term
Glycoproteins are involved in what biological activities? (1-5)
Definition
1)Immunological protection
2)Cell-cell recognition (receptors)
3)Blood clotting/antigens
4)Signal transduction processes
5)Host-pathogen interactions
Term
Glycoproteins are involved in what biological activities? (6-9)
Definition
6)Lubricants
7)enzymes
8)Transport proteins
9)Lectins
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