Which of the Following Is a Description of a Scaffolding

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a description of a scaffolding protein?

• A) A cellular protein that acts as a chaperone during assembly of a helical capsid.
• B) A viral protein that is used on the outside of an icosahedral capsid during assembly.
• C) A viral protein used on the inside of an icosahedral capsid during assembly and then removed.
• D) A protease that trims the proteins during assembly of an icosahedral capsid.
• E) A energy dependent motor used to package the genome into larger icosahedral capsids.

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Definitions:

Correlation Coefficient

A numerical index that determines both the magnitude and orientation of a linear correlation between two variables, which can vary between -1 and 1.

Variables

Elements, features, or factors that are likely to vary or change among subjects in a study or a population.

Spearman Rank

An assessment of rank correlation using a non-parametric approach that evaluates the extent to which a monotonic function can accurately describe the relationship between two variables.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that calculates the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables, ranging from -1 to 1.