Common structural elements in proteins such as α-helices or β-sheets are characterized by uniformly repeating, energetically favorable main chain conformations which additionally exhibit a completely saturated hydrogen-bonding network of the main chain NH and CO groups. Although polyproline or polyglycine type II helices (PPII or PGII ) are frequently found in proteins, they are not considered as equivalent secondary structure elements. Which of the following statements are correct about PP and PGs.

A. PGII -like helices form hexagonal bundles which appear to fulfill the criterion of a (largely) saturated hydrogen-bonding network of the main-chain groups

B. main chain NH and CO groups of the central PGII -helix are saturated by either intra- or intermolecular hydrogen-bonds, resulting in a self-contained hydrogen-bonding network

C. The formation of the right-handed PPI helix is possible only with proline residues because of the required cis conformation. 

D. PPII helices seem to be stabilized by main chain-water hydrogen bonds (in the absence of main chain- main chain H-bonds), and tend to have a regular pattern of hydrogen bonds with water. After this, it is not surprising, that PPII helices are found mostly on the protein surface.

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#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

For the reaction catalyzed by the enzyme hexokinase: Glucose + ATP → glucose 6-phosphate + ADP the equilibrium constant, Keq, is 7.8 × 10². In living E. coli cells, [ATP] = 5 mM, [ADP] = 0.5 mM, [glucose] = 2 mM, and [glucose 6-phosphate] = 1 mM. Which of the following conclusions made on the basis of the above calculations is incorrect?

#Question id: 73

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

Match the Variation of Reaction Spontaneity (Sign of ΔG) given in Column I with the Signs of ΔH and ΔS given in column II.

#Question id: 73

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

Match the Variation of Reaction Spontaneity (Sign of ΔG) given in Column I with the Signs of ΔH and ΔS given in column II.

#Question id: 74

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

The enthalpy and entropy of the initial and final states of a reacting system are shown in the table. Calculate the change in free energy for the reaction when the temperature is 4°C.

#Question id: 75

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

The experimental approach taken in current biological investigations presumes that ________.

#Question id: 76

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

Which of the following illustrations is not a structural isomer of an organic compound with the molecular formula C6H14? For clarity, only the carbon skeletons are shown; hydrogen atoms that would be attached to the carbons have been omitted.