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Tertiary structure |
The association of structural elements for form a globular structure H bonds and hydrophobic interactions between side chains are major drivers |
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Hydrophobic interactions in tertiary structures |
The folded protein buries most of its hydrophobic side chains in the interior, which helps with the stability of protein structures. Clustering allows the surrounding water to be less structured and increases entropy (which is energetically favorable) |
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What is complementarity? |
A state in which components are balanced (such as supplying mutual needs) A protein that is "happy" in water should have side chains on its exterior that want to be in water. A protein that is "happy" embedded in the cell membrane, then that portion of it should be hydrophobic. Two proteins interacting with each other should match up compatible surface shapes and chemistries. |
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What is a porin? |
It is an open channel or pore that transverses a cell membrane. |
