Question

Given what you know about dna structure and considering the image above, how does the tal protein's structure suggest that it functions? match the terms in the left column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right. not all terms will be used.

- nucleotide base pairs
- carboxyl groups
- amino acids
- sugar-phosphate backbones
- ionic bonds
- hydrogen bonds

The protein appears to have regions that are closely associated with the region between the two ____of the DNA double helix, thus nestled against the ____ It is likely ____ that the ____in these regions of the protein are uniquely suited for binding through weak interactions like _____and van der Waals forces) with specific nucleotide sequences, thus recognizing them specifically.

Answer 1

The blank spaces can be filled by the following:

sugar-phosphate backbones

nucleotide base pairs

amino acids

hydrogen bonds

What is protein?

The protein appears to have regions that are closely associated with the region between the two sugar-phosphate backbones of the DNA double helix, thus nestled against the nucleotide base pairs It is likely that amino acids in these regions of the protein are uniquely suited for binding through weak interactions like hydrogen bonds and van der Waals forces) with specific nucleotide sequences, thus recognizing them specifically.

Proteins are complex molecules made of amino acids, essential for cell structure and function, supporting growth, repair, and various biological processes.