Facilitator Questions

1. What are some conditions or situations that you think might cause a cell to change the glycans on its surface?
   


2. We have seen a couple examples of how cells can change the glycans on their cell surfaces; why might this be important?
   
   
3. Comparing the structures of the nine monosaccharides from vertebrates, how are they similar and how are they different? Drawing out glucose, how can you change it to become galactose, mannose, N-acetylglucosamine, or xylose?
   
   
4. How might you develop a therapeutic to inhibit hemagglutinin from performing its natural function?