LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the term used for a protein molecule that assists in the proper folding of other proteins?
A
tertiary protein
B
enzyme protein
C
chaperonin
D
denaturing protein
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The proper folding of proteins within cells is mediated by the activities of other proteins. Proteins that facilitate the folding of other proteins are called molecular chaperones.

Detailed explanation-2: -Expert-Verified Answer. Lipids are the molecule acts as molecular chaperones to assist the folding of proteins.

Detailed explanation-3: -Protein folding is the physical process by which a linear polypeptide folds into its characteristic and functional three-dimensional structure. Folding of a polypeptide chain is strongly influenced by the solubility of the AA R-groups in water.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chaperonins are a subset of the ubiquitous group of proteins known as molecular chaperones. The chaperonins assist in the correct folding of most proteins in the cell under both normal and stress conditions. Group I chaperonins (Cpn 60) are prokaryotic proteins, also found in the mitochondria of eukaryotes.

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