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Free Response Question
Answers must be in essay form. Outline form is
NOT acceptable. Labeled diagrams may be used to supplement
discussion, but should be explained in your essay. It is
important that you read each question completely before you
begin to write.
Discuss proteins and the relationship between
its conformation and the diversity of
functions it performs.
1. Proteins have a variety of functions. Name
and describe some of these functions.
2. Discuss bonding with respect to the four
levels of conformation of proteins.
What determines the conformation of a protein?
3. What role does homeostasis (think pH, or
temperature...) play in maintaining protein conformation?
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