The Primary Structure in a Protein

question 15

Multiple Choice

The primary structure in a protein

• A)refers to the helical folding of a protein.
• B)refers to two or more polypeptides linked to one another.
• C)refers to the sequence of amino acids.
• D)refers to the initial folding of a protein.

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Definitions:

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds and insulates the axons of some neurons, allowing for faster transmission of electrical signals along the nerve cells.

Endoneurium

The delicate connective tissue surrounding each nerve fiber within a peripheral nerve, providing mechanical and physiological support to individual axons.

Functional Unit

The smallest component of a structure or system that is capable of performing all of the system's necessary functions.

Autonomic Nuclei

Clusters of nerve cell bodies in the central nervous system that regulate the autonomic nervous system, controlling involuntary functions.