Proteins Differ from One Another Because

question 38

Multiple Choice

Proteins differ from one another because

• A) the peptide bonds linking amino acids differ from protein to protein.
• B) the sequence of amino acids in the polypeptide chain differs from protein to protein.
• C) each protein contains its own unique sequence of sugar molecules.
• D) the number of nucleotides found in each protein varies from molecule to molecule.

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Definitions:

Excitatory

Pertaining to or causing excitation, often used in the context of neuronal activity where excitatory signals lead to the activation or stimulation of a nerve cell.

Nerve Impulse

Electrical signal that conveys information along the length of a neuron.

Neuron Membrane

The lipid bilayer that encloses the cytoplasm of neurons, crucial for nerve impulse transmission.

Potassium Ions

Essential positive ions (K+) within cellular processes, crucial for nerve function, muscle contraction, and maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance.