Question

Lectins _____.

a. bind their ligands with relatively low specificity
b. prevent viruses from binding to their target cells
c. bind their ligands via multiple weak interactions

Answer 1

The correct option is : c. bind their ligands via multiple weak interactions

Step-by-step explanation:

Lectins are the protein molecules that bind to the carbohydrate molecules and have high specificity for the sugar groups of other molecules. They have a role in the cellular and molecular recognition. It also mediates the binding of virus and bacteria to the targets.

Lectins contain two or more binding sites for the carbohydrate molecules. The strong binding in lectins is a result of multiple weak interactions.