Multiple Choice
What maintains the secondary structure of a protein?
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4. Biomolecules
Proteins
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What might happen if a protein has a change in one amino acid?
A
The protein will become a carbohydrate.
B
The protein will increase in size.
C
The protein will become hydrophobic.
D
The protein's function could be altered.
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Understand that proteins are made up of chains of amino acids, and the sequence of these amino acids determines the protein's structure and function.
Recognize that even a single change in the amino acid sequence can lead to a change in the protein's three-dimensional structure, which is crucial for its function.
Consider how the change in structure might affect the protein's ability to interact with other molecules. This could alter its function or render it nonfunctional.
Explore examples such as sickle cell anemia, where a single amino acid substitution in hemoglobin leads to a significant change in the protein's properties and function.
Conclude that while the protein will not become a carbohydrate or necessarily increase in size, its function could be altered due to changes in its structure and interactions.
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