Protein

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What determines the tertiary structure of proteins?

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The interactions of the 'R' groups (side chains) of amino acids.

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What type of structure is formed when hydrophobic amino acids cluster at the core of a protein?

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Tertiary structure.

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What is the term for a protein structure formed by the association of multiple polypeptide chains?

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Quaternary structure.

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Do all amino acids linked together by ribosomes to form polypeptides share identical structural features?

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True.

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What type of bond is formed between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another?

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Peptide bond.

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What are the four levels of protein structure?

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Primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structure.

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What is the primary structure of a protein?

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The sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain.

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What type of interactions stabilize the secondary structure of proteins?

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Hydrogen bonds between the backbone atoms.

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What is the role of chaperone proteins in protein folding?

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They assist in the proper folding of proteins and prevent aggregation.

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What is denaturation in the context of proteins?

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The process where a protein loses its native structure and function due to external stress or conditions.