NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryBiomoleculesPractice
Which of these options is categorized as a lectin?
Options
- AAbrin
- BRicin
- CConcanavalin A
- DNone of these
Correct answer
C. Concanavalin A
Step-by-step solution
Lectins are proteins which bind to carbohydrates. Abrin is a toxin obtained from Abrus precatorius, and ricin is a toxin obtained from castor oil plant Ricinus communis . Concanavalin A is a lectin extracted from the jack-bean, Canavalia ensiformis .