Multiple Choice
What is the primary function of protein kinases in cellular processes?
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4. Biomolecules
Proteins
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How does the shape of a protein relate to its function?
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The shape of a protein determines its ability to interact with specific molecules, thus influencing its function.
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The shape of a protein is only important for structural proteins and not for enzymes or other functional proteins.
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Proteins with similar shapes always perform the same function, regardless of their amino acid sequence.
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The shape of a protein is irrelevant to its function, as function is determined solely by its amino acid sequence.
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Understand that proteins are composed of amino acids, which are linked together in a specific sequence. This sequence determines how the protein will fold into its three-dimensional shape.
Recognize that the three-dimensional shape of a protein is crucial for its function. This shape allows the protein to interact with other molecules, such as substrates, inhibitors, or other proteins, in a specific manner.
Learn that structural proteins, enzymes, and other functional proteins all rely on their shape to perform their roles. For example, enzymes have active sites that are specifically shaped to bind substrates and catalyze reactions.
Acknowledge that proteins with similar shapes can have different functions if their amino acid sequences differ. The sequence can affect the chemical properties and interactions of the protein, even if the overall shape is similar.
Realize that the function of a protein is not determined solely by its amino acid sequence. The sequence dictates the folding and shape, which in turn determines the protein's ability to perform its specific function.
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