Protein Function and Amino Acid Quiz
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What is the native conformation of a protein?

  • The primary structure
  • The flexible structure
  • The binding sites for other molecules
  • The stable conformation (correct)

    • What is the main function of the 3D structure of a protein?

  • To determine the primary structure
  • To be degraded by cellular enzymes
  • To form stable conformations
  • To create binding sites for other molecules (correct)

    • Which of the following determines the way a protein folds into a unique 3D structure?

  • The cellular enzymes
  • The genetic code
  • The binding sites
  • The primary structure (correct)

    • In addition to creating binding sites, what other characteristics must a protein have?

    <p>Flexibility, stability, and correct cellular compartment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the primary structure of a protein dictate?

    <p>The folding into tertiary structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following determines the variety of proteins that can be formed from 20 common amino acids?

    <p>The genetic code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 3D structure of a protein called?

    <p>Tertiary structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the 3D structure of a protein?

    <p>Determining the binding sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a protein be able to do in order to function correctly in the cellular compartment?

    <p>Fold correctly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the primary structure of a protein determine?

    <p>The folding process</p> Signup and view all the answers

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