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Glycoprotein

life science Maturity 9-11

Some parts of your body use sugar.

Glycosylation of a polypeptide.png
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These sugars stick to tiny parts called proteins. This helps your body work well. It even helps your blood. They help your cells talk to each other. Do you wonder how they work?

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