What Level(s)of Protein Structure Could Be Affected by a Nucleotide

question 46

Multiple Choice

What level(s) of protein structure could be affected by a nucleotide substitution that results in an amino acid change in a polypeptide? (Select all that apply. )

• A)primary structure
• B)secondary structure
• C)tertiary structure
• D)quaternary structure
• E)There will be no structural changes.

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Definitions:

Meninx

A term referring to any of the three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, including the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

Epidural Space

The area between the dura mater and the vertebral wall, containing fat and small blood vessels, often targeted for epidural anaesthesia.

Dura Mater

The outermost and toughest layer of the three membranes (meninges) that cover the brain and spinal cord.

Anesthesia

Anesthesia refers to a range of procedures that are used to prevent pain during surgery, which can be either local, regional, or general.