The Structural Level of a Protein Least Affected by a Disruption

question 60

Multiple Choice

The structural level of a protein least affected by a disruption in hydrogen bonding is the

• A) primary level.
• B) secondary level.
• C) tertiary level.
• D) quaternary level.
• E) All structural levels are equally affected.

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Definitions:

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body's tissues.

Arteriosclerosis

The thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries, often leading to restricted blood flow.

Tunica Intima

The innermost layer of a blood vessel, composed of a thin layer of endothelial cells that lines the interior surface.

Tunica Media

The tunica media is the middle layer of the wall of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels, consisting predominantly of smooth muscle cells and elastic tissue, contributing to vascular tone and blood flow regulation.