Which of the Following Is a Feature of Melittin,a 26-Residue

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a feature of melittin,a 26-residue peptide in honeybee venom?

• A)It is a phospholipase that attacks red blood cells causing hemolysis.
• B)It is toxic to Na+,K⁺-ATPase.
• C)It forms a-helical aggregates with amphipathic character in membranes.
• D)It discharges mitochondrial proton gradients and thus inhibits ATP synthesis.

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