Question 8 10 Normally there are channel proteins that allow passage of the ions

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Question 8 10 Normally there are channel proteins that allow passage of the ions, but in patients with one kind of Cystic Fibrosis these teins seem odd. Closer examination shows that these proteins display the correct amino acid sequence: however, the prot their amino acid sequence is correct? proteins fail to do their job. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the malfunctioning of those proteins, given tha One of the amino acids was swapped The protein got denatured @ The protein didn't fold correctly The DNA has the incorrect sequence A mutation in the ion channel protein * Previous Next

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It is given that the amino acid sequence of the protein is normal, which means there is no change in DNA sequence or any mutation. If the sequence of amino acids is same but they are unable to fold correctly , then it will lead to altered protein function as the function of a protein is determined by its 3D structure.

Ans: The protein didn't fold correctly.

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