Which of These Determines the Quaternary Structure of a Protein

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of these determines the quaternary structure of a protein?

• A)The sequence of amino acids.
• B)The ratio of acidic amino acids to basic amino acids.
• C)The number of alpha helices and pleated sheets along the axis of the protein.
• D)Two or more subchains of amino acids held together by attractions between the chains.
• E)Interactions between amino acids separated by significant distances on the protein chain.

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