You are investigating cell localization by targeting the carbohydrates associated with various cell types.Based on this molecule's ability to bind various carbohydrates,which of the following would help determine which carbohydrates are found on the cell surface?
A)cadherins
B)proteoglycans
C)pectins
D)connexins
E)lectins

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Lectins are proteins that bind specifically to carbohydrates. Therefore, targeting lectins would be a useful tool to determine which carbohydrates are found on the cell surface. The other options listed are proteins that play different roles in cell function and do not specifically bind carbohydrates.

You Are Investigating Cell Localization by Targeting the Carbohydrates Associated