The Portion of a Transmembrane Protein That Is Embedded in the Hydrophobic

question 34

Multiple Choice

The portion of a transmembrane protein that is embedded in the hydrophobic interior of the bilayer is usually in the form of a(n) :

• A)beta pleated sheet.
• B)alpha helix.
• C)alpha helix and beta pleated sheet combined.
• D)extended polypeptide without secondary structure.
• E)folded polypeptide without secondary structure.

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Definitions:

Real Exchange Rate

A measure that compares the relative price of a basket of goods between two countries, adjusted for currency exchange rates.

Basket Of Goods

A set of products and services, considered a representative sample, used to measure the change in overall price levels over time, such as in the calculation of inflation.

Purchasing-Power Parity

An economic theory that states that the exchange rate between two currencies is equal to the ratio of the currencies' respective purchasing powers.

Inflation

A rise in the general level of prices of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, eroding purchasing power.