6) If we represent protein folding with the following equilibrium expression: Unfolded protein= folded protein The values of AH and AS° for the folding of lysozyme protein are -280 kJ/mol and -790 J/mol-K, respectively. a) Based on these values, calculate AG° for the folding process at 25 °C. b) At what temperature would you expect the unfolding process to become unfavorable?

6) If we represent protein folding with the following equilibrium expression: Unfolded protein= folded protein The values of AH and AS° for the folding of lysozyme protein are -280 kJ/mol and -790 J/mol-K, respectively. a) Based on these values, calculate AG° for the folding process at 25 °C. b) At what temperature would you expect the unfolding process to become unfavorable?

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Chapter16: Thermodynamics

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