How does the heterogeneity of oligosaccharide portions in glycoconjugates differ from homogeneity?

• A. Heterogeneity refers to the oligosaccharide being composed of lipids, while homogeneity refers to it being composed of proteins.
• B. Heterogeneity means the oligosaccharide is composed of the same type of sugar, while homogeneity means it is composed of different types of sugars.
• C. Heterogeneity means the oligosaccharide is composed of nucleic acids, while homogeneity means it is composed of carbohydrates.
• D. Heterogeneity means the oligosaccharide is composed of different types of sugars, while homogeneity means it is composed of the same type of sugar.

Answer: (D)