LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many levels of structure does a single polypeptide chain require to perform a function?
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Many proteins are made up of a single polypeptide chain and have only three levels of structure (the ones we’ve just discussed). However, some proteins are made up of multiple polypeptide chains, also known as subunits. When these subunits come together, they give the protein its quaternary structure .

Detailed explanation-2: -All amino acids contain an amino or NH2 group and a carboxyl (acid) or COOH group. To form polypeptides and proteins, amino acids are joined together by peptide bonds, in which the amino or NH2 of one amino acid bonds to the carboxyl (acid) or COOH group of another amino acid.

Detailed explanation-3: -A tripeptide composed of three different amino acids can be made in 6 different constitutions, and the tetrapeptide shown above (composed of four different amino acids) would have 24 constitutional isomers.

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