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Protein folding determines the shape of the protein, and thus what it does, because it is the shape of the protein which enables it to perform its function. For example, enzymes need to have exactly the right shape to fit with the molecules they are working with to catalyze them. Also, hemoglobin is specifically folded with four pocket like areas to allow oxygen to attach to it. The shape of the protein is specific to the function that it is performing, and is different for each protein. If there is even a slight change in the make up of the protein, or a mutation (the amino acids are messed up) then the protein will fold differently. Even a slight change in the composition of the protein can disable the protein from properly performing the function which it is meant to do.
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Which organelles is responsible for folding proteins in the cell?
Type your answer here... Which of these organelles is responsible for folding proteins in the cell?
Are lysosomes responsible for folding proteins in the cell?
No! Lysosomes hydrolyze cellular material ( digest it ). The actual folding of proteins is done by a class of proteins called chaperons. Two types: chaperons and chaparonins. Also proteins fold naturally by the arrangement of the R groups on the constituent amino acids.
What is the function of endoplasmic reticulunm?
translation and folding of new proteins (rough endoplasmic reticulum), expression of lipids (smooth endoplasmic reticulum)
What folds proteins in a cell?
Chaperonins provide a good environment to facilitate protein folding.
Do molecules of a certain compound change in size?
Proteins do it all the time, its called folding.
What Proteins assist in the proper folding of new synthesized proteins?
chaperonins
Which organelles is responsible for folding proteins in the cell?
Type your answer here... Which of these organelles is responsible for folding proteins in the cell?
How many steps or structures are involved in folding proteins?
23 =)
How many steps or structures are involved in folding a proteins?
23 =)
Are lysosomes responsible for folding proteins in the cell?
No! Lysosomes hydrolyze cellular material ( digest it ). The actual folding of proteins is done by a class of proteins called chaperons. Two types: chaperons and chaparonins. Also proteins fold naturally by the arrangement of the R groups on the constituent amino acids.
What is the function of endoplasmic reticulunm?
translation and folding of new proteins (rough endoplasmic reticulum), expression of lipids (smooth endoplasmic reticulum)
Explain the role of chaperone proteins in protein folding?
I don't have a clue, what do you think?
What is the endoplasm function?
The rough ER is the site of protein modification and folding of proteins, if they need folding. The smooth ER is the site of lipid and steroid synthesis.
What is the function of endoplasm?
The rough ER is the site of protein modification and folding of proteins, if they need folding. The smooth ER is the site of lipid and steroid synthesis.
Do molecules of a certain compound change in size?
Proteins do it all the time, its called folding.
What folds proteins in a cell?
Chaperonins provide a good environment to facilitate protein folding.
What is the role of chaperonin?
These barrel shaped and lidded proteins ( not to be confused with chaperones ) are tasked with the proper folding of misshapen polypeptide chains/proteins in the cytosol
