Campbell Essential Biology (7th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134765037
Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 9SQ
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The way in which it is possible to change an amino acid in a protein without affecting the function of that protein.
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Proteins are the macromolecules that are composed of the monomers of amino acids. There are
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- Explain how a protein's primary structure is determined by the linear sequence of specific amino acids.arrow_forwardidentify an amino acid that contains a side chain that can form hydrogen bonds with water (complete name)arrow_forwardRefer to the figure below. Replacing lysine with another amino acid in the protein may alter the shape and function of the protein. Replacing lysine with which type(s) of amino acid(s) would lead to the least amount of change in the tertiary structure of this protein? Explain your answer.arrow_forward
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- Explain why heat, pH changes, and other environmental changes can interfere with a protein's function.arrow_forwardDescribe the synthesis of a protein from amino acids. Then describe the primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures of a protein.arrow_forwardHow does the structure of a protein determine its function? Discuss in detailarrow_forward
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