LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following has the most dramatic influence on the characteristics of an individual protein?
A
the amino-acid sequence
B
the amino-acid composition
C
the location of its encoding gene within the genome
D
the stereochemistry at the a-carbon
E
the sequence of tRNA molecules involved in its translation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct option is ‘The sequence of codons in mRNA’.

Detailed explanation-2: -The sequence of amino acids determines each protein’s unique 3-dimensional structure and its specific function.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sequence, structure and function The unique amino acid sequence of a protein is reflected in its unique folded structure. This structure, in turn, determines the protein’s function. This is why mutations that alter amino acid sequence can affect the function of a protein.

Detailed explanation-4: -Proteins are chains of amino acids that assemble via amide bonds known as peptide linkages. The difference in the side-chain group or R-group is what determines the unique properties of each amino acid.

There is 1 question to complete.