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Concanavalin A is:

1. an alkaloid
2. an essential oil
3. a lectin
4. a pigment

Correct answer: a lectin

Solution

Concanavalin A is a plant protein that specifically binds certain carbohydrates, especially mannose/glucose residues. Proteins with this sugar-binding property are called lectins.

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