When Naming a Protein or Polypeptide Which of the Following

question 13

Multiple Choice

When naming a protein or polypeptide which of the following is true?

• A) The convention for proteins is different from that for polypeptides.
• B) They are named from the C-terminus to the N-terminus.
• C) They are named from the middle towards the two ends.
• D) They are named from the N-terminus to the C-terminus.

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Faunas

Groups of animals that share a common evolutionary history and are identified in the fossil record over large geographical areas and timelines.

Sepkoski

Refers to Jack Sepkoski, a paleontologist known for his work on the biodiversity and extinction events of marine animal families through geologic time.

Arthropods

Arthropods are a phylum of invertebrate animals with exoskeletons, segmented bodies, and jointed limbs, including insects, arachnids, and crustaceans.

Synapomorphies

Shared derived characters or traits that are used to determine evolutionary relationships among organisms.