4. Various Protein Types Notice how the carbohydrate chain is arranged. The chain is straight then branches off in various directions with various numbers in each mini-chain. This is pattern is unique to each individual.
7. Various chain patterns Some are straight, some are branched, and some are isomers. They often have different numbers of carbohydrates too!
8. - Immune system is able to recognize that the foreign tissue’s cells do not have the same glycolipids/proteins as the rest of the body. The immune system will attack the newly received transplant. This is called transplant rejection. To succeed, an individual has to take anti-rejection medication usually for the rest of their life. These medications suppress the Immune system, weakens it, but doesn’t destroy all of the T and B cells. The body can still can fight off most infections. Cons of medication: People who take immunosuppressive drugs are more likely to develop diabetes, kidney disease, infections and cancer. Pros of medication: They get to live! Transplants