Researchers investigating the protein composition in mice have identified a new protein and found evidence of sulfur-containing cysteine at regular intervals in its primary structure. Which of the following best describes the most direct significance of this finding? A B с D The secondary structure of the protein will include tightly would alpha-helices but no beta sheets. The tertiary structure of the protein likely contains a relatively high number of bends and angles. The protein will form a relatively highly stable tertiary structure. The dietary intake of mice must include the regular ingestion of cysteine.

Researchers investigating the protein composition in mice have identified a new protein and found evidence of sulfur-containing cysteine at regular intervals in its primary structure. Which of the following best describes the most direct significance of this finding? A B с D The secondary structure of the protein will include tightly would alpha-helices but no beta sheets. The tertiary structure of the protein likely contains a relatively high number of bends and angles. The protein will form a relatively highly stable tertiary structure. The dietary intake of mice must include the regular ingestion of cysteine.

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