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Cell Biology

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Set 4 Protein Structure And Function

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Question 1

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Fully folded proteins typically have polar side chains on their surfaces, where electrostatic attractions and hydrogen bonds can form between the polar group on the amino acid and the polar molecules in the solvent.In contrast, some proteins have a polar side chain in their hydrophobic interior.Which of the following would NOT occur to help accommodate an internal, polar side chain?

A)A hydrogen bond forms between two polar side chains.
B)A hydrogen bond forms between a polar side chain and the protein backbone.
C)A hydrogen bond forms between a polar side chain and an aromatic side chain.
D)Hydrogen bonds form between polar side chains and a buried water molecule.

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Question 2

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Which of the following is NOT a feature commonly observed in α helices?

A)left-handedness
B)1 helical turn every 3.6 amino acids
C)cylindrical shape
D)amino acid side chains that point outward

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Question 3

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Complete the sentence with the best option provided below.The secondary structures of a protein are the

A)regular, repeated folds present in a lowest energy conformation.
B)temporary, unstable protein folding conformations.
C)interactions between polar amino acid side chains.
D)chemical modifications of amino acid side chains.

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