BioChem C785 - WGU - Module 2 - all questions and Answers with Verified Solutions

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BioChem C785 - WGU - Module 2 - allA dehydration reaction builds a polypeptide, where as a hydrolysis reaction breaks a polypeptide Correct Answer- True A misfolded protein can: Correct Answer- 1. c... an protein aggregation 2. lose normal function 3. can be degraded by the cell 4. can be the result of denaturation A substrate binds to an enzyme at a specific site is referred to as Correct Answer- an active site After learning about Alzheimer's disease and one of the drugs used in its treatment, what other drug design strategies could you use to offer treatment for AD? Correct Answer- 1. Drugs that break up the amyloid plaques 2. Drugs that block the production of amyloid beta peptide 3. drugs that inhibits the aggregation of protein structures Aggregation of the proteins is the main reason behind many neurodegenerative diseases. What mutations will likely cause a neurodegenerative disease? Correct Answer- Replacing a polar amino acid with a non polar amino acid questions and Answers with Verified Solutions [Show More]

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