To a Large Extent, a Protein's Function Is Dependent Upon

question 2

Multiple Choice

To a large extent, a protein's function is dependent upon its shape.What determines a protein's shape?

• A)The location of the active site
• B)The sequence of amino acids
• C)The number of amino acids
• D)The number of peptide bonds

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