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Why is quaternary structure important in regulating the biological activity of certain oligomeric proteins?
Why is quaternary structure important in regulating the biological activity of certain oligomeric proteins?
- To favor selection for different combinations of subunits to carry out related functions (correct)
- To allow for efficient selection of entirely new monomeric proteins
- To allow different proteins to share the same subunits
- To duplicate the function of monomeric proteins
Why does evolution favor selection for different combinations of subunits in proteins?
Why does evolution favor selection for different combinations of subunits in proteins?
- To carry out related functions efficiently (correct)
- To create entirely new monomeric proteins
- To duplicate the function of monomeric proteins
- To allow different proteins to share the same subunits
What is an advantage of selecting different combinations of subunits over creating entirely new monomeric proteins?
What is an advantage of selecting different combinations of subunits over creating entirely new monomeric proteins?
- Efficiency in carrying out related functions (correct)
- Selection for entirely new proteins
- Duplication of monomeric protein function
- Ability to share subunits between different proteins
Which of the following proteins is cited as an example of sharing subunits in different complexes?
Which of the following proteins is cited as an example of sharing subunits in different complexes?
What can be said about the L protein's role in various complexes based on the text?
What can be said about the L protein's role in various complexes based on the text?
How does the L protein's presence in multiple complexes contribute to protein efficiency?
How does the L protein's presence in multiple complexes contribute to protein efficiency?
What is the main benefit of having proteins with quaternary structures?
What is the main benefit of having proteins with quaternary structures?
Why are different combinations of subunits selected over creating entirely new monomeric proteins?
Why are different combinations of subunits selected over creating entirely new monomeric proteins?
What makes quaternary structures essential for regulating certain oligomeric proteins?
What makes quaternary structures essential for regulating certain oligomeric proteins?