All of the Following are Functions of Heat Shock Proteins

Question

All of the following are functions of heat shock proteins in bacteria EXCEPT
A) prevention of inappropriate protein subunit aggregation.
B) degradation of denatured proteins.
C) responding to exposure to high levels of ethanol.
D) stimulation of binary fission.

Accepted Answer

Heat shock proteins in bacteria do not stimulate binary fission. Instead, they perform other functions such as prevention of protein aggregation and degradation of denatured proteins. Some heat shock proteins also respond to environmental stressors such as exposure to high levels of ethanol. However, none of these functions involve stimulation of binary fission.