Question

Conjugated proteins containing carbohydrates as prosthetic group are known as 

(a) Chromoproteins 

(b) Glycoproteins

(c) Lipoproteins 

(d) Nucleoproteins

Answer 1

Correct option  (b) Glycoproteins

Explanation :

Glycoproteins (mucoproteins) are conjugated protein haveing a simple or complex sugar (galactose) residue at their N-terminal end Glycoprotein is found  in egg white, mucin, antibody IgG,. cell membrane, saliva. synovial fluid, heparin. Lipoproteins contain lipids and nucleoproteins contain nucleic acid as the prosthetic group.