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What role do chaperone proteins play in protein stability?

Practice Questions

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What role do chaperone proteins play in protein stability?
  1. They degrade misfolded proteins
  2. They assist in proper folding
  3. They enhance enzymatic activity
  4. They transport proteins

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What role do chaperone proteins play in protein stability?
  • Step 1: Understand that proteins are made up of chains of amino acids.
  • Step 2: Realize that these chains need to fold into specific shapes to function properly.
  • Step 3: Know that sometimes proteins do not fold correctly on their own.
  • Step 4: Learn that chaperone proteins are helpers that assist other proteins in folding correctly.
  • Step 5: Recognize that when proteins fold correctly, they become more stable and can perform their functions better.
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