Which of the Following Is FALSE About Molecular Chaperones

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE about molecular chaperones?

• A)They assist polypeptide folding by helping the folding process follow the most energetically favorable pathway.
• B)They can isolate proteins from other components of the cells until folding is complete.
• C)They can interact with unfolded polypeptides in a way that changes the final fold of the protein.
• D)They help streamline the protein-folding process by making it a more efficient and reliable process inside the cell.

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Hawthorne Effect

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Hawthorne Effect

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