AP BIOLOGY

THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE

DNA MAKES RNA MAKES PROTEIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What gives a protein its unique shape?
A
the unique sequence of amino acids in its polypeptide chain
B
the unique folding due to the sequence of amnio acids in the polypeptide chain
C
hydrogen bonding & unique interactions between the ‘R’ groups
D
all of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The primary structure of a protein-its amino acid sequence-drives the folding and intramolecular bonding of the linear amino acid chain, which ultimately determines the protein’s unique three-dimensional shape.

Detailed explanation-2: -The complete structure of a protein can be described at four different levels of complexity: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structure.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some of these factors include electrostatic forces, hydrogen bonding, hydrophobic interactions, and disulfide bonds. When these interactions occur within a protein complex, a protein conformational change can occur, which enables the protein to alter its structure and shape to become functional.

Detailed explanation-4: -The shape of a protein is solely determined by the amino acid sequence in the polypeptide chain. That’s right; it is just like DNA, unique code makes a unique design. Protein folding is the result of physical properties of amino acids’ side chains and their interactions with the environment around them.

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