Asked by Elion Bendo on Jul 12, 2024
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Abnormally folded proteins that cause normal proteins to midfold are called ____.
A) prions
B) nucleotides
C) peptides
D) polymers
E) triglycerides
Abnormally Folded
Refers to proteins that have not achieved their proper three-dimensional structure, often leading to diseases.
Prions
Misfolded proteins that can induce normal proteins to also misfold, leading to diseases in the nervous system.
Proteins
Complex molecules made of amino acids that perform a vast array of functions in living organisms, such as catalyzing metabolic reactions, DNA replication, responding to stimuli, and transporting molecules.
- Apprehend the formation, bonds, and significance of amino acids and proteins in biological settings.
- Comprehend the heterogeneity in form and the significance in life processes of major organic substances.
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Anthony PortilloJul 14, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The phenomenon described in the question is characteristic of prions, which are misfolded proteins that can induce other proteins to also misfold, leading to disease. The other answer choices do not fit the description.
Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the formation, bonds, and significance of amino acids and proteins in biological settings.
- Comprehend the heterogeneity in form and the significance in life processes of major organic substances.