Which of the Following Describes the Primary Difference Between the Normal

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the primary difference between the normal PrPᶜ protein and the disease version of the protein (PrPˢᶜ) .

• A) PrPˢᶜ contains additional octapeptide repeats at the N-terminus.
• B) PrPˢᶜ contains more beta sheet structure than PrPᶜ.
• C) PrPˢᶜ lacks the sugar residues that are attached to PrPᶜ.
• D) PrPˢᶜ is not exposed on the surface of the cell.
• E) PrPˢᶜ does not bind to copper like PrPᶜ does.

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