Two Proteins Interact to Form a Multimeric Complex

question 44

Multiple Choice

Two proteins interact to form a multimeric complex. When one of the proteins is mutated, there is a substantial loss of functional activity in the multimeric protein. This type of mutation is classified as __________.

• A)amorphic
• B)hypomorphic
• C)hypermorphic
• D)neomorphic
• E)dominant negative

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Definitions:

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