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What are orthologs?
What are orthologs?
Which statement is true about paralogs?
Which statement is true about paralogs?
In the context of the provided content, how can you categorize RBP and lactoglobulin?
In the context of the provided content, how can you categorize RBP and lactoglobulin?
What does the presence of one dot versus two dots imply in the sequence alignment?
What does the presence of one dot versus two dots imply in the sequence alignment?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between zebrafish and common carp in terms of gene families?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between zebrafish and common carp in terms of gene families?
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What is the primary purpose of cryoprotectants in x-ray crystallography?
What is the primary purpose of cryoprotectants in x-ray crystallography?
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Why is it important for a crystal to be well-ordered in x-ray crystallography?
Why is it important for a crystal to be well-ordered in x-ray crystallography?
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At what temperature is the crystal typically cryocooled during x-ray diffraction experiments?
At what temperature is the crystal typically cryocooled during x-ray diffraction experiments?
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What is the repeating unit that forms the crystal in x-ray crystallography called?
What is the repeating unit that forms the crystal in x-ray crystallography called?
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What is the first prerequisite for successfully solving a protein's three-dimensional structure using x-ray crystallography?
What is the first prerequisite for successfully solving a protein's three-dimensional structure using x-ray crystallography?
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What typically happens to most of the primary x-ray beam when it interacts with a crystal?
What typically happens to most of the primary x-ray beam when it interacts with a crystal?
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Which characteristic makes growing well-ordered crystals particularly challenging?
Which characteristic makes growing well-ordered crystals particularly challenging?
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What is produced from well-ordered protein crystals during x-ray diffraction?
What is produced from well-ordered protein crystals during x-ray diffraction?
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What is the primary goal of protein threading?
What is the primary goal of protein threading?
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Which of the following is NOT a challenge in constructing c-alpha distance models?
Which of the following is NOT a challenge in constructing c-alpha distance models?
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What technique does threading utilize to find an optimal fit for unknown protein sequences?
What technique does threading utilize to find an optimal fit for unknown protein sequences?
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In which situation can comparative modeling be considered mature despite its need for improvement?
In which situation can comparative modeling be considered mature despite its need for improvement?
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What is the primary aspect of the energy function used in protein threading?
What is the primary aspect of the energy function used in protein threading?
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Which automated server is NOT mentioned as a resource for homology modeling?
Which automated server is NOT mentioned as a resource for homology modeling?
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What typically resides in the inner cores of protein structures?
What typically resides in the inner cores of protein structures?
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Which of the following serves as a significant improvement for comparative modeling?
Which of the following serves as a significant improvement for comparative modeling?
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What does Bragg's law relate to in X-ray diffraction?
What does Bragg's law relate to in X-ray diffraction?
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How can the distance between crystal planes (d) be determined?
How can the distance between crystal planes (d) be determined?
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What is the correct expression for Bragg's law?
What is the correct expression for Bragg's law?
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What characterizes Thomson scattering in the context of X-ray scattering?
What characterizes Thomson scattering in the context of X-ray scattering?
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What happens to most X-ray beams when they hit a crystal?
What happens to most X-ray beams when they hit a crystal?
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What role does the distance (r) play in X-ray diffraction?
What role does the distance (r) play in X-ray diffraction?
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In geometry related to X-ray diffraction, what does the angle 2θ represent?
In geometry related to X-ray diffraction, what does the angle 2θ represent?
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What occurs when X-rays are reflected from different planes in a crystal?
What occurs when X-rays are reflected from different planes in a crystal?
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What is primarily responsible for generating distinct diffraction spots in x-ray crystallography?
What is primarily responsible for generating distinct diffraction spots in x-ray crystallography?
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Which mathematical technique is used to analyze diffraction patterns in crystallography?
Which mathematical technique is used to analyze diffraction patterns in crystallography?
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What happens to the phase information in x-ray experiments?
What happens to the phase information in x-ray experiments?
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In Multiple Isomorphous Replacement (MIR), why are heavy atoms introduced into the crystal?
In Multiple Isomorphous Replacement (MIR), why are heavy atoms introduced into the crystal?
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For a crystal to be suitable for Multiple Isomorphous Replacement (MIR), what characteristic must it retain?
For a crystal to be suitable for Multiple Isomorphous Replacement (MIR), what characteristic must it retain?
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Which property of a diffracted beam is proportional to the intensity of the recorded spot?
Which property of a diffracted beam is proportional to the intensity of the recorded spot?
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What defines a diffracted beam along with its amplitude and wavelength?
What defines a diffracted beam along with its amplitude and wavelength?
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What characterizes the requirement for the introduction of heavy-metal complexes in protein crystallography?
What characterizes the requirement for the introduction of heavy-metal complexes in protein crystallography?
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Study Notes
Protein Homology and Modeling
- Lactoglobulin and RBP (Retinol-Binding Protein) are examples of proteins analyzed for homology.
- Types of homology include orthologs, which are homologous sequences in different species from a common ancestor, and paralogs, which arise from gene duplication within a species.
Challenges in Protein Modeling
- Modeling proteins with sequence identity below 30% poses significant challenges.
- Enhancements needed include side chain and loop modeling, aiming for improved accuracy and automation in model construction.
- Existing techniques in comparative modeling are mature but require ongoing improvements for practical applications.
Automated Homology Modeling Tools
- SWISS-MODEL: A tool for homology modeling accessible via their website.
- WHAT IF, CPHModels Server, 3D Jigsaw, SDSC1, and EsyPred3D are additional platforms for automated modeling.
Protein Threading Technique
- Protein threading aims to match a target sequence with a native-like fold from the Protein Data Bank (PDB).
- The energy function used is statistical rather than physics-based, distinguishing between correct and incorrect sequence-structure alignments.
Crystallography and X-Ray Diffraction
- Protein crystallography requires well-ordered crystals that strongly diffract X-rays.
- Cryocooling of crystals to -150°C with cryoprotectants prevents ice formation and extends crystal life during X-ray exposure.
- Bragg’s Law (2d·sinθ = λ) relates the distance between crystal planes, reflection angle, and wavelength, allowing for unit cell size calculation.
Challenges in X-Ray Crystallography
- Growing well-ordered crystals is often difficult due to the nature of globular protein shapes.
- Diffraction patterns capture specific arrangements of atoms in the crystal, yielding valuable structural information.
Electron Scattering and Phase Determination
- Thomson Scattering describes X-ray scattering based on electron density within a crystal.
- Phase determination is a critical issue in crystallography, resolved mathematically using Fourier transforms.
- Multiple Isomorphous Replacement (MIR) enhances diffraction patterns through the introduction of heavy atoms to improve phase accuracy while maintaining isomorphous conditions.
Importance of Amplitude, Phase, and Wavelength
- Each diffraction spot in experiments is characterized by amplitude (intensity strength), phase (interference relations), and a wavelength defined by the X-ray source.
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This quiz covers key concepts in protein homology and modeling, including definitions of homologous proteins, challenges in modeling low identity sequences, and automated tools for homology modeling. Test your knowledge on orthologs, paralogs, and techniques like protein threading.
