As a Protein Is Being Synthesized,the Correct Folding of the Protein

question 26

Essay

As a protein is being synthesized,the correct folding of the protein is aided by the movement of nonpolar amino acids toward the inner areas of the protein.How can this phenomenon be explained? How will this influence other levels of protein structure?

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