The polypeptide chains in a protein molecule usually do not _.
Correct answer: B. Lie flat
- A. Remain linear
- B. Lie flat
- C. Acquire coiling
- D. Acquire folding
Explanation
The correct answer is that polypeptide chains do not lie flat. The properties of amino acids, particularly the polar and nonpolar groups, lead to interactions that cause the polypeptide chains to coil and fold instead of lying flat. This is essential for the formation of the protein's secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures, which are necessary for their biological function. In contrast, polypeptide chains do acquire coiling and folding as they form their complex three-dimensional structures.
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