Proteins and lipids are converted into glycolipids and glycoproteins by adding carbohydrates by___________?

Correct answer: C. Golgi apparatus

  • A. Ribosomes
  • B. Cytoplasm
  • C. Golgi apparatus
  • D. Endoplasmic reticulum

Explanation

The Golgi apparatus modifies proteins and lipids and adds carbohydrate groups to form glycoproteins and glycolipids. A student may choose the endoplasmic reticulum because it makes many proteins and lipids, but the carbohydrate modification and final processing are mainly Golgi functions.

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