Which type of interaction stabilizes the ?-helix and the ?-pleated sheet structures of proteins?

A) hydrophobic interactions
B) disulfide bonds
C) ionic bonds
D) hydrogen bonds
E) peptide bonds


Answer: D

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Based on fossil evidence, which of the following existed the longest ago?

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When Mendel crossed tall (Tt) plants with tall plants of the same genotype, the offspring

A. were always short. B. were a variable mix of tall and short. C. were an equal mix of short and tall. D. were always tall. E. did not grow and reproduce, because they were separate species.

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How many net ATP are produced during alcoholic fermentation?

a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d.8

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