What Might Lead to a Protein That Does Not Function

question 46

Multiple Choice

What might lead to a protein that does not function properly?

• A)Incorrect folding of the amino acid chain
• B)The active site becoming blocked
• C)The active site becoming distorted
• D)All of these

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