Biochemistry - Protein Structure

Exercise : Protein Structure - Section 1
  • Protein Structure - Section 1
6.
Marfan's syndrome is thought to be a mutation affecting
hemoglobin synthesis
collagen synthesis
metabolism of homogentisic acid
insufficient thyroid production
Answer: Option
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7.
Cyclins are proteins that
regulate ability of cells to invade tissue
regulate passage from one stage of cell division to another
regulate apoptosis of damaged cells
none of the above
Answer: Option
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8.
Over 50% of common cancers are associated with damage to a protein, p53. This protein
is a cyclin
is a tumor supressor
is an oncogene
regulates apoptosis
Answer: Option
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9.
Protein folding is
automatic, mediated by the protein itself
mediated by other proteins called chaperones
mediated by the ribosomes
none of the above
Answer: Option
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10.
Sickle cell disease is due to
a mutation in the beta chain of Hb
a mutation in the alpha chain of Hb
infection with a parasite
none of the above
Answer: Option
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