If Proteins a and B Have Complementary Surfaces, They May

question 25

Multiple Choice

If proteins A and B have complementary surfaces, they may interact to form the dimeric complex AB.Which of the following is the correct way to calculate the equilibrium constant for the association between A and B?

• A)k_on/k_off = K
• B)K = [A][B]/[AB]
• C)K = [AB]/[A][B]
• D)(A) and (C)

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