In Two Homologous Proteins,which Residue Is Most Likely to Replace

question 14

Multiple Choice

In two homologous proteins,which residue is most likely to replace a Glu residue as a conservative substitution?

• A)Asp
• B)Trp
• C)Met
• D)Ile
• E)Lys

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