Multiple Choice
Which of the following protein models would you use if you wanted to gain an idea of what the surface of a protein looked like?
6. Proteins
Protein Basics
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A protein's conformation is formed through all but which of the following?
A
Hydrophobic Interactions
B
Disulfide bonds
C
Covalent bonds between carbons
D
Noncovalent bonds between R groups
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Understand that a protein's conformation refers to its three-dimensional shape, which is crucial for its function.
Recognize that protein conformation is primarily stabilized by various interactions and bonds, including hydrophobic interactions, disulfide bonds, and noncovalent bonds between R groups.
Hydrophobic interactions occur when nonpolar side chains of amino acids cluster away from water, stabilizing the protein's structure.
Disulfide bonds are covalent bonds that form between the sulfur atoms of cysteine residues, providing additional stability to the protein's conformation.
Noncovalent bonds between R groups include hydrogen bonds, ionic bonds, and van der Waals forces, which contribute to the protein's tertiary structure. Covalent bonds between carbons are not typically involved in forming a protein's conformation.
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