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What percentage of a myoglobin polypeptide chain is estimated to be folded into alpha helices?
What percentage of a myoglobin polypeptide chain is estimated to be folded into alpha helices?
- 90%
- 80% (correct)
- 60%
- 70%
Which amino acid residues predominantly form the interior of the myoglobin molecule?
Which amino acid residues predominantly form the interior of the myoglobin molecule?
- Nonpolar amino acids (correct)
- Polar amino acids
- Charged amino acids
- Aromatic amino acids
What stabilizes the β-bends and loops in myoglobin?
What stabilizes the β-bends and loops in myoglobin?
- Disulfide bridges
- Hydrophobic interactions
- Peptide bonds
- Hydrogen bonds and ionic bonds (correct)
Where is the heme group located within the myoglobin molecule?
Where is the heme group located within the myoglobin molecule?
What is the role of the proximal histidine in myoglobin?
What is the role of the proximal histidine in myoglobin?
What is the primary function of hemoglobin?
What is the primary function of hemoglobin?
What type of interaction primarily stabilizes the interior structure of myoglobin?
What type of interaction primarily stabilizes the interior structure of myoglobin?
Which histidine residue helps stabilize the binding of oxygen to iron in myoglobin without directly interacting with the heme?
Which histidine residue helps stabilize the binding of oxygen to iron in myoglobin without directly interacting with the heme?
What kind of bonds do polar amino acids on the surface of myoglobin primarily form?
What kind of bonds do polar amino acids on the surface of myoglobin primarily form?
What is one key characteristic of mouse myoglobin double knockouts?
What is one key characteristic of mouse myoglobin double knockouts?
What is the primary function of chaperones during protein folding?
What is the primary function of chaperones during protein folding?
What term is used to refer to proteins that consist of more than one polypeptide chain?
What term is used to refer to proteins that consist of more than one polypeptide chain?
How are subunits in a protein's quaternary structure primarily held together?
How are subunits in a protein's quaternary structure primarily held together?
What are isozymes?
What are isozymes?
What happens to misfolded proteins in a cell under normal circumstances?
What happens to misfolded proteins in a cell under normal circumstances?
What can lead to the formation of amyloid diseases?
What can lead to the formation of amyloid diseases?
What does the central cavity in chaperonins assist with?
What does the central cavity in chaperonins assist with?
Which type of interactions primarily facilitate the cooperative function in hemoglobin?
Which type of interactions primarily facilitate the cooperative function in hemoglobin?
How do deposits of misfolded proteins relate to aging?
How do deposits of misfolded proteins relate to aging?
Which amino acids are classified as charged amino acids?
Which amino acids are classified as charged amino acids?
What type of bonding stabilizes the β-sheet structure?
What type of bonding stabilizes the β-sheet structure?
Which statement is true for the α-helix?
Which statement is true for the α-helix?
Which best describes the neurotoxic aggregates found in Alzheimer disease?
Which best describes the neurotoxic aggregates found in Alzheimer disease?
How does Alzheimer disease primarily develop in the brain?
How does Alzheimer disease primarily develop in the brain?
What can be inferred about the relationship of Alzheimer's disease to genetics?
What can be inferred about the relationship of Alzheimer's disease to genetics?
In comparison to the α-helix, what is a distinguishing feature of the β-sheet?
In comparison to the α-helix, what is a distinguishing feature of the β-sheet?
Which trait is commonly observed in proteins exhibiting β-sheet structures?
Which trait is commonly observed in proteins exhibiting β-sheet structures?
What is a functional consequence of charged amino acids in protein structure?
What is a functional consequence of charged amino acids in protein structure?
What role does amyloid precursor protein play in Alzheimer's disease?
What role does amyloid precursor protein play in Alzheimer's disease?
What does the ζ gene express during early development?
What does the ζ gene express during early development?
How many β-globin-like genes are present alongside the β-globin chain gene on chromosome 11?
How many β-globin-like genes are present alongside the β-globin chain gene on chromosome 11?
What is removed from the mRNA precursor sequence during the process of gene expression?
What is removed from the mRNA precursor sequence during the process of gene expression?
Which of the following conditions is NOT considered a hemoglobinopathy?
Which of the following conditions is NOT considered a hemoglobinopathy?
What type of genetic disorder is characterized by the production of an abnormal hemoglobin molecule?
What type of genetic disorder is characterized by the production of an abnormal hemoglobin molecule?
What occurs after the mature mRNA enters the cytosol?
What occurs after the mature mRNA enters the cytosol?
What is the primary hemoglobin found in fetuses during the last months of fetal life?
What is the primary hemoglobin found in fetuses during the last months of fetal life?
What is the composition of fetal hemoglobin (HbF)?
What is the composition of fetal hemoglobin (HbF)?
When does HbA start to replace HbF in developing infants?
When does HbA start to replace HbF in developing infants?
What structural change occurs to hemoglobin during the transition from HbF to HbA?
What structural change occurs to hemoglobin during the transition from HbF to HbA?
Why does HbF have a higher affinity for oxygen compared to HbA?
Why does HbF have a higher affinity for oxygen compared to HbA?
What is the composition of human hemoglobin A (HbA)?
What is the composition of human hemoglobin A (HbA)?
Which hemoglobin type is synthesized at low levels in adults compared to HbA?
Which hemoglobin type is synthesized at low levels in adults compared to HbA?
What is the significance of the α-chains in normal adult human hemoglobins?
What is the significance of the α-chains in normal adult human hemoglobins?
Where is the primary site of globin synthesis during early fetal development?
Where is the primary site of globin synthesis during early fetal development?
What happens to the oxygen affinity of hemoglobin when carbon monoxide (CO) binds to it?
What happens to the oxygen affinity of hemoglobin when carbon monoxide (CO) binds to it?
Study Notes
Protein Folding and Chaperonins
- Partially folded proteins enter chaperonin structures, binding through hydrophobic interactions before being released in a functional form.
- Chaperonins, or cage-like chaperones, stabilize nascent and denatured proteins to prevent premature folding and aggregation.
Quaternary Structure of Proteins
- Proteins can be monomeric (single polypeptide) or oligomeric (multiple polypeptides), with their arrangement referred to as quaternary structure.
- Noncovalent interactions (hydrogen bonds, ionic bonds, hydrophobic interactions) primarily hold subunits together.
- Isoforms perform similar functions with different primary structures, arising from gene variations or tissue-specific processing; enzymes among these are called isozymes.
Protein Misfolding and Disease
- Misfolded proteins may accumulate due to incomplete cellular quality control systems, leading to intracellular or extracellular aggregates.
- Accumulation of misfolded proteins is linked to diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, characterized by common deposits.
Alzheimer's Disease
- Associated with accumulation of neurotoxic amyloid β peptide aggregates resulting from the abnormal processing of amyloid precursor protein.
- Noted for causing cognitive decline, mood alterations, and memory loss, especially prevalent in aging individuals.
Myoglobin Structure and Function
- Myoglobin is a compact protein with ~80% of its structure forming α-helices, stabilized by prolines and hydrogen bonds.
- Nonpolar amino acids dominate the interior, stabilizing the structure via hydrophobic interactions, while polar amino acids are located on the surface for hydrogen bonding.
Hemoglobin Structure and Variants
- Hemoglobin, present exclusively in red blood cells, transports oxygen from lungs to tissues, modulating availability of nitric oxide which influences blood vessel diameter.
- Different hemoglobin variants, such as HbA (adult), HbF (fetal), and HbA2, arise through gene expression timing and quantitative synthesis.
Fetal Hemoglobin (HbF)
- HbF consists of two α and two γ chains; it is synthesized predominantly during fetal development to enhance oxygen affinity.
- Binding of 2,3-BPG is weak in HbF, contributing to its higher oxygen affinity compared to adult hemoglobin (HbA).
Hemoglobinopathies
- Defined as genetic disorders leading to abnormal or insufficient normal hemoglobin production, such as sickle cell anemia, hemoglobin C disease, and thalassemias.
- Sickle cell anemia and hemoglobin C disease result from qualitative changes in hemoglobin structure, while thalassemias involve quantitative production deficiencies.
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This quiz explores the intricate processes involved in protein folding, focusing on the role of chaperones and chaperonins in preventing improper protein aggregation. Understand how partially folded proteins interact with their environment and the significance of hydrophobic interactions in biological systems.
