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Chapter 1, Problem 9PDQ
How many different proteins, each with a unique amino acid sequence, can be constructed with a length of five amino acids?
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Ch. 1 - What are some of the impacts of biotechnology on...Ch. 1 - Prob. 12PDQCh. 1 - We all carry about 20,000 genes in our genome. So...Ch. 1 - How has the use of model organisms advanced our...Ch. 1 - If you knew that a devastating late-onset...Ch. 1 -
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- What are intrinsically disordered proteins ? What are their features in terms of amino acid composition ? How do the unstructured domains in these proteins relate to their function ?arrow_forwardI have four amino acids: serine, histidine, alanine, and tyrosine. How many different primary structures are possible if every amino acid is used only once?arrow_forwardWhat is the resulting polypeptide: _______________________________________________________? What effect does this mutation have on the polypeptide? Make sure to compare to the original polypeptide. Would this mutation allow the protein for perform the intended function? Why or why not?arrow_forward
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