The Factor That MOST Affects the Thermostability of a Protein

question 82

Multiple Choice

The factor that MOST affects the thermostability of a protein is its

• A) highly hydrophobic core regions.
• B) folding pattern.
• C) ionic surface interactions.
• D) number of hydrogen bonds.

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Definitions:

Protons

Positively charged particles within an atom's nucleus.

Neutrons

Neutrons are subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom; they are neutral, having no electric charge and a mass slightly greater than that of protons.

Polar Covalent Bonds

A type of chemical bond where a pair of electrons is unequally shared between two atoms, resulting in a molecule with a partially positive end and a partially negative end.

Unequal Sharing

Asymmetric allocation or distribution of resources, responsibilities, or power among parties.