The Number of Amino Acids That Define the Difference in Shape

question 27

Multiple Choice

The number of amino acids that define the difference in shape between a normal hemoglobin molecule and that of a sickle-cell anemia patient is ________.

• A)1
• B)5
• C)10
• D)all

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Definitions:

Potassium Hydroxide

A strong base used in industry and research that is highly reactive with acids and capable of causing severe burns.

Base

In chemistry, a base is a substance that can accept protons (H+) from acids or donate a pair of valence electrons to form a bond, and it often has a high pH when dissolved in water.

Dissociates

Refers to the process by which molecules or ionic compounds split into smaller particles, often ions, in solution.

Rainwater

Water precipitated from clouds in the form of rain, often considered as a natural source of relatively clean water.