Thermostable Proteins Tend to Have Additional Features That Improve Thermostability

question 10

Multiple Choice

Thermostable proteins tend to have additional features that improve thermostability. Which of the following is NOT one of these features?

• A) increased ionic interactions on the protein surfaces
• B) highly hydrophilic cores
• C) decreased tendency of the protein to unfold
• D) highly hydrophobic cores

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