What Is the Cause of Secondary Structure in a Protein

question 109

Multiple Choice

What is the cause of secondary structure in a protein?

• A)short range interactions between neighboring amino acids
• B)covalent bonding between different protein molecules
• C)noncovalent interaction of groups of protein molecules
• D)long distance conformation changes due to a large number of weak interactions
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Bicuspid

Another term for the premolar tooth, which is located between the canine and molar teeth in the human mouth, or referring to a valve in the heart with two cusps.

Aortic Semilunar

Refers to the aortic semilunar valve in the heart, which prevents blood from flowing back into the left ventricle from the aorta.

Endocardium

The innermost layer of tissue that lines the chambers of the heart, providing a smooth surface for blood flow.

Epicardium

The outermost layer of the wall of the heart. Also known as the visceral pericardium.