When a protein is folded in aqueous solution, some residues are driven inside to form a “hydrophobic core” which is far away from the water molecule. Which pair of the following residues are likely to be in the “hydrophobic core”? a. Gln and His b. Thr and Val c. Asp and Arg d. Ser and Tyr e. Ile and Leu

When a protein is folded in aqueous solution, some residues are driven inside to form a “hydrophobic core” which is far away from the water molecule. Which pair of the following residues are likely to be in the “hydrophobic core”? a. Gln and His b. Thr and Val c. Asp and Arg d. Ser and Tyr e. Ile and Leu

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Chapter3: The Chemistry Of Life: Organic Compounds

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Problem 9TYU: Which of the following levels of protein structure may be affected by hydrogen bonding? (a) primary...

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