Which statement about intrinsically disordered proteins is true? ○ They contain small hydrophobic cores ○ They represent misfolded conformations of cellular proteins ○ Lack of stable three-dimensional structure precludes a role in cellular function ○ They are responsible for proteostasis ○ They can be central players in protein interaction networks

Which statement about intrinsically disordered proteins is true? ○ They contain small hydrophobic cores ○ They represent misfolded conformations of cellular proteins ○ Lack of stable three-dimensional structure precludes a role in cellular function ○ They are responsible for proteostasis ○ They can be central players in protein interaction networks

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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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