Question

For each of the following sentences, fill in the blanks with the best word or phrase selected from the list below. Not all words or phrases will be used; each word or phrase should be used only once.

A newly synthesized protein generally folds up into a __________________ conformation. All the information required to determine a protein's conformation is contained in its amino acid __________________. On being heated, a protein molecule will become __________________ as a result of breakage of __________________ bonds. On removal of urea, an unfolded protein can become __________________. The final folded conformation adopted by a protein is that of __________________ energy.

composition irreversible reversible covalent lowest sequence denatured noncovalent stable highest renatured unstable

Answer 1

The exercise involves understanding protein structure and the effect of conditions like temperature and chemicals on protein conformation. The answers provided explain denaturation and renaturation processes as well as the stable state of protein structure.

Step-by-step explanation:

A newly synthesized protein generally folds up into a native conformation. All the information required to determine a protein's conformation is contained in its amino acid sequence. On being heated, a protein molecule will become denatured as a result of breakage of noncovent bonds. On removal of urea, an unfolded protein can become renatured. The final folded conformation adopted by a protein is that of lowest energy. On being heated, a protein molecule will become denatured as a result of breakage of noncovalent bonds. On removal of urea, an unfolded protein can become renatured. The final folded conformation adopted by a protein is that of lowest energy.