LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The three-dimensional structure of a protein is determined primarily by:
A
electrostatic guidance from the nucleic acid structure.
B
how many amino acids are in the protein.
C
hydrophobic interaction with lipids that provide a folding framework.
D
modification during interactions with ribosomes.
E
the sequence of amino acids in the protein.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As a result of all of these interactions, each type of protein has a particular three-dimensional structure, which is determined by the order of the amino acids in its chain. The final folded structure, or conformation, adopted by any polypeptide chain is generally the one in which the free energy is minimized.

Detailed explanation-2: -The three-dimensional structure of a protein is determined by techniques such as X-ray crystallography and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Scientists who determine the structure of a proteins deposit their data into a database such as Protein Data Bank (PDB).

Detailed explanation-3: -The overall three-dimensional shape of a protein is determined by its amino acid residues and is known as the tertiary structure of a protein. When the amino and carboxylic groups in the backbone chain form hydrogen bonds with one another, secondary structures are formed.

Detailed explanation-4: -The overall three-dimensional structure of a polypeptide is called its tertiary structure. The tertiary structure is primarily due to interactions between the R groups of the amino acids that make up the protein.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer and Explanation: The three dimensional structure of a polypeptide is determined by the amino acid sequence and the hydrogen bonding that occurs between the amino acids.

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