AP BIOLOGY

THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE

STRUCTURE OF NUCLEIC ACIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What differentiates one protein from another?
A
size of amino acids
B
color of amino acids
C
sequence of amino acids
D
chemical structure of amino acids
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Note: Proteins are made up of a relatable series of amino acids. The varied sequence of the amino acid chain is determined by the sequence of nucleotides of the gene encoded for that particular protein. Therefore, if they differentiate between these two proteins, the corresponding gene sequences can also be used.

Detailed explanation-2: -Again, it is the specific sequence of amino acids found in these proteins that differentiate them from others. For example, some people can be allergic to the protein found in fish, seafood, dairy, peanuts or soy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Levels of Structure The significance of the unique sequence, or order, of amino acids, known as the protein’s primary structure, is that it dictates the 3-D conformation the folded protein will have. This conformation, in turn, will determine the function of the protein.

Detailed explanation-4: -Amino acids are organic compounds that are made up of an amino group, a carboxylic group and a varying side chain. Proteins are nitrogenous macromolecules that are made up of chains of amino acids. It is the building block of proteins. It is a string of amino acids.

Detailed explanation-5: -All amino acids, with the exception of proline, have a primary amino group (NH2) and a carboxylic acid (COOH) group. They are distinguished from one another primarily by, appendages to the central carbon atom.

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