Principles of Biology
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ISBN: 9781259875120
Author: Robert Brooker, Eric P. Widmaier Dr., Linda Graham Dr. Ph.D., Peter Stiling Dr. Ph.D.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 3.6, Problem 1TYK
Which of the following is the primary structure of a protein?
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- its amino acid sequence
- its three-dimensional shape
- its protein subunits
- its random coils
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- Which of the following constitutes the primary structure of a protein? O the folding of a polypeptide chain the polypeptide chains stacked on top of each other O the linear sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain several polypeptide subunitsarrow_forwardWhich of the following levels of protein architecture is least likely affected by changes in pH? O Secondary Structure Quaternary Structure O Tertiary Structure O Primary Structurearrow_forwardWhich of the following is the distinguishing factor of a protein? The backbone of the protein chain Its solubility The side chains of the protein chain The prosthetic grouparrow_forward
- Which statement best describes the protein structure shown below? This is an alpha helix. This is a tertiary structure that consists almost entirely of beta strands. This is a tertiary structure consisting of a roughly equal mixture of alpha helices and beta sheets. This is a beta sheet. This is a tertiary structure that consists almost entirely of alpha helices.arrow_forwardHydrogen bonds that form a helices and B-pleated sheets are the primary interaction in which level of protein structure? O secondary O quaternary O primary O tertiaryarrow_forwardThere is a "primary driving force" behind protein folding (to form tertiary structure). This driving force can be used to explain below phenomenon except: water has a high density and a high boiling temperature non-polar amino acids go inside a protein long chain fatty acids form micelles oil spills go to the surface of water phospholipids form lipid bilayerarrow_forward
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