Protein Crystals Are Used in X-Ray Diffraction Studies Because

question 5

Multiple Choice

Protein crystals are used in x-ray diffraction studies because

• A)the molecules of proteins in a powder or solution are too loose.
• B)the diffraction power of a single protein molecule is too low.
• C)several molecules of proteins are in a crystal leading to strong diffraction patterns.
• D)the molecules of proteins in a powder or solution are too loose and the diffraction power of a single protein molecule is too low only.
• E)the molecules of proteins in a powder or solution are too loose,the diffraction power of a single protein molecule is too low,and several molecules of proteins are in a crystal leading to strong diffraction patterns.

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