Multiple Choice
What type of bonds hold polypeptide chains together to form complex proteins?
6. Proteins
Complex Protein Structures
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Due to the number of polypeptide chains, multiple protein complexes can only have a singular, globular shape.
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True
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False
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Understand the structure of proteins: Proteins can have different levels of structure, including primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures. The quaternary structure involves the assembly of multiple polypeptide chains into a single functional unit.
Recognize the nature of protein complexes: Protein complexes can consist of multiple polypeptide chains, also known as subunits, which can interact in various ways to form a functional complex.
Consider the shapes of protein complexes: While some protein complexes may have a globular shape, others can have more complex and varied shapes depending on the arrangement and interaction of their subunits.
Evaluate the statement: The statement suggests that multiple protein complexes can only have a singular, globular shape. However, given the diversity in protein complex structures, this is not accurate.
Conclude the analysis: Since protein complexes can have a variety of shapes beyond just globular, the statement is false.
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