When a protein is folded in aqueous solution, some residues are driven inside to form a “hydrophobic core” which is far away from the water molecule. Which pair of the following residues are likely to be in the “hydrophobic core”? a.   Gln and His   b.   Thr and Val   c.   Asp and Arg   d.   Ser and Tyr   e.   Ile and Leu

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When a protein is folded in aqueous solution, some residues are driven inside to form a “hydrophobic core” which is far away from the water molecule. Which pair of the following residues are likely to be in the “hydrophobic core”?

a.

 

Gln and His


 

b.

 

Thr and Val


 

c.

 

Asp and Arg


 

d.

 

Ser and Tyr


 

e.

 

Ile and Leu

 

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