Multiple choice

Identify the mismatched pairs. A. Chaperones: infectious proteinaceous particles. B. Domains: Independently folded functional unit of a protein. C. Prion: Proteins that assist in proper folding of proteins. D. Zinc finger: Small, functional, independently folded domain that coordinates one or more zinc ions to stabilise its structure.

  1. A and B

  2. B and C

  3. A and C

  4. B and D

  5. A, C and D
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Chaperones are a functionally related group of proteins assisting proper protein folding in the cell under physiological and stress conditions. Prions are proteins that are unique in their ability to reproduce on their own and become infectious.

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