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What is the term for the substance bound by a protein, whether it is an ion, a small molecule, or a macromolecule?
What is the term for the substance bound by a protein, whether it is an ion, a small molecule, or a macromolecule?
- Cofactor
- Coenzyme
- Ligand (correct)
- Enzyme
How do proteins mainly interact with each other based on the text?
How do proteins mainly interact with each other based on the text?
- By matching rigid surfaces (correct)
- Via hydrogen bonds
- By sharing electrons
- Through covalent bonds
What type of molecules can tightly bound molecules add to proteins, providing extra functions?
What type of molecules can tightly bound molecules add to proteins, providing extra functions?
- Cofactors (correct)
- Isotopes
- Radioactive molecules
- Inhibitors
In noncovalent interactions between macromolecules, what happens when colliding molecules have poorly matching surfaces?
In noncovalent interactions between macromolecules, what happens when colliding molecules have poorly matching surfaces?
What is the role of biotin in enzymes according to the text?
What is the role of biotin in enzymes according to the text?
Which enzyme catalyzes the removal of a phosphate group from a protein?
Which enzyme catalyzes the removal of a phosphate group from a protein?
What is the role of GTPase-activating protein (GAP) in the regulation of GTP-binding proteins?
What is the role of GTPase-activating protein (GAP) in the regulation of GTP-binding proteins?
What type of proteins walk along microtubules?
What type of proteins walk along microtubules?
What drives the transition in a walking motor protein that makes the cycle essentially irreversible?
What drives the transition in a walking motor protein that makes the cycle essentially irreversible?
What is the function of allosteric 'walking' proteins in cells?
What is the function of allosteric 'walking' proteins in cells?
