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What is the primary structure of a protein?
What is the primary structure of a protein?
- The addition of sugar molecules to the protein
- The interaction of multiple protein subunits
- The sequence of amino acids in the protein (correct)
- The folding of the protein into an alpha helix or beta sheet
What is the function of chaperone proteins in the context of protein folding?
What is the function of chaperone proteins in the context of protein folding?
- They catalyze the formation of disulfide bonds within proteins
- They facilitate the enzymatic modification of proteins
- They prevent the aggregation of misfolded proteins (correct)
- They regulate the translation of mRNA into proteins
Which technique is commonly used to determine the secondary structure of a protein?
Which technique is commonly used to determine the secondary structure of a protein?
- Circular dichroism spectroscopy (correct)
- X-ray crystallography
- Mass spectrometry
- Gel electrophoresis
