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What characterizes the quaternary structure of a protein?
What characterizes the quaternary structure of a protein?
- It is a single polypeptide chain.
- It involves multiple polypeptide chains. (correct)
- It only includes alpha-helices.
- It is independent of secondary structure.
What is the function of GAPDH in its tetrameric form?
What is the function of GAPDH in its tetrameric form?
- It is catalytically inactive.
- It is catalytically active. (correct)
- It has no cellular functions.
- It is a structural protein.
What is the primary sequence of collagen?
What is the primary sequence of collagen?
- Gly-X-Y (correct)
- Pro-Gly-X
- Gly-Pro-His
- X-Y-Gly
What modification of proline is required for collagen synthesis?
What modification of proline is required for collagen synthesis?
What is the typical structure of collagen?
What is the typical structure of collagen?
Which of the following proteins was used in Christian Anfinsen's experiment on protein folding?
Which of the following proteins was used in Christian Anfinsen's experiment on protein folding?
What does Anfinsen's experiment demonstrate about protein folding?
What does Anfinsen's experiment demonstrate about protein folding?
What reagent did Anfinsen use to disrupt hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions?
What reagent did Anfinsen use to disrupt hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions?
What happens during the dialysis step of Anfinsen's experiment?
What happens during the dialysis step of Anfinsen's experiment?
What is a major problem associated with unfolded proteins in the cell?
What is a major problem associated with unfolded proteins in the cell?
What role do chaperones play in protein folding?
What role do chaperones play in protein folding?
What is required for chaperones to change their conformation during the protein folding process?
What is required for chaperones to change their conformation during the protein folding process?
Where is Protein Disulfide Isomerase (PDI) primarily found?
Where is Protein Disulfide Isomerase (PDI) primarily found?
What is the consequence of protein misfolding?
What is the consequence of protein misfolding?
What is the function of GAPDH as a monomer?
What is the function of GAPDH as a monomer?
Which of the following statements is true regarding quaternary structure?
Which of the following statements is true regarding quaternary structure?
Which condition favors protein folding in the cell?
Which condition favors protein folding in the cell?
What is the role of disulfide bridges in proteins?
What is the role of disulfide bridges in proteins?
What happens to a protein when urea is removed in Anfinsen's experiment?
What happens to a protein when urea is removed in Anfinsen's experiment?
What type of protein is collagen classified as?
What type of protein is collagen classified as?
How does the sequence of amino acids affect protein folding?
How does the sequence of amino acids affect protein folding?
What is a key feature of chaperone proteins?
What is a key feature of chaperone proteins?
Which of the following does NOT promote protein aggregation?
Which of the following does NOT promote protein aggregation?
What is the significance of the hydroxyproline modification in collagen?
What is the significance of the hydroxyproline modification in collagen?
What type of protein structure is most commonly associated with enzymes?
What type of protein structure is most commonly associated with enzymes?
Which of the following best describes the term "homo-tetramer"?
Which of the following best describes the term "homo-tetramer"?
What is the primary consequence of exposing hydrophobic regions on unfolded proteins?
What is the primary consequence of exposing hydrophobic regions on unfolded proteins?
Which factor is essential for protein disulfide bond formation in the endoplasmic reticulum?
Which factor is essential for protein disulfide bond formation in the endoplasmic reticulum?
What does the term "native structure" refer to in protein folding?
What does the term "native structure" refer to in protein folding?
Which of the following is a common consequence of protein misfolding diseases?
Which of the following is a common consequence of protein misfolding diseases?
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