LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A quaternary structure of protein that folded to a more and less spherical shape is called as?
A
Fibrous protein
B
Holoprotein
C
Simple protein
D
Globular protein
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Some globular proteins have a quaternary structure, and it is formed when two or more globular protein molecules (monomer) join together and form a multimeric unit. Hemoglobin is a good example of a protein that has a quarternary structure.

Detailed explanation-2: -The globular shape of a protein is called the tertiary structure. This structure results when the chains of polypeptides coil around to give a spherical shape. These are usually soluble in water. Insulin and albumins are common examples of globular proteins.

Detailed explanation-3: -Globular structure and solubility The molecule’s apolar (hydrophobic) amino acids are bounded towards the molecule’s interior whereas polar (hydrophilic) amino acids are bound outwards, allowing dipole-dipole interactions with the solvent, which explains the molecule’s solubility.

Detailed explanation-4: -One of the most common protein shapes is spherical ("globe-like") proteins, also known as globular proteins or spheroproteins. Globular proteins, unlike fibrous or membrane proteins, are generally water-soluble (forming colloids in water).

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