BCH101intermediate
A carbohydrate derivative covalently joined to a protein, peptide, or lipid is called a __________.
Answer
glycoconjugate
Explanation
### Why this is right
A glycoconjugate is a molecule in which a carbohydrate chain is covalently attached to a protein, peptide, or lipid. The attached carbohydrate can affect recognition, stability, and interactions.
### The concept
Glycoconjugates include glycoproteins, proteoglycans, and glycolipids. These terms describe different kinds of carbohydrate-containing molecules, so they should not be used as exact synonyms for every glycoconjugate.
### Terms
- **Covalent bond**: a chemical bond formed by sharing electrons.
- **Glycolipid**: a lipid with an attached carbohydrate.
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