The functional group that forms covalent bonds between R groups within a polypeptide and that stabilizes tertiary structure is

A. ?SH
B. ?OH
C. ?COOH
D. ?NH2
E. ?PO4


Answer: A

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a. The gene is transcribed by RNA polymerase III. b. The gene is transcribed by RNA polymerase II. c. The gene is transcribed by RNA polymerase I. d. ?-amanitin has no effect on DNA transcription.

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What will be an ideal response?

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