Protein Structure and Disease

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Which level of protein structure refers to the linear sequence of amino acids?

  • Secondary structure
  • Tertiary structure
  • Quaternary structure
  • Primary structure (correct)

Which type of bond is responsible for holding amino acids together in a protein?

  • Hydrogen bond
  • Ionic bond
  • Covalent bond
  • Peptide bond (correct)

What is the role of hydrogen bonding in protein structure?

  • It helps stabilize the secondary structure of proteins (correct)
  • It forms the quaternary structure of proteins
  • It breaks down proteins into amino acids
  • It determines the primary structure of proteins

What is the structural significance of point mutations in the amino acid sequences of proteins?

<p>They can lead to changes in protein function (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main structural characteristic of sickle cell disease?

<p>Rigid red blood cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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