5 Questions
Which type of proteins possess highly extended conformations and axial ratios of 10 or more?
Fibrous proteins
What do lipoproteins and glycoproteins contain?
Covalently bound lipid and carbohydrate
What is necessary for a newly synthesized polypeptide to mature into a functional protein?
Posttranslational modifications
Which deficiency impairs protein maturation?
Scurvy
What do many metalloproteins contain?
Tightly associated metal ions
Test your knowledge of the higher orders of protein structure with this quiz written by Peter Kennelly, PhD, and Victor W. Rodwell, PhD. Explore the differences between globular and fibrous proteins and their biomedical importance.
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