If two protein subunits produced the following structure, what term would be used to describe the interactions that hold the two peptides together?
A)point-group symmetry interactions
B)dyad axis symmetry interactions
C)isologous interactions
D)dihedral symmetry interactions
E)none of the above

Question

If two protein subunits produced the following structure, what term would be used to describe the interactions that hold the two peptides together? 
A)point-group symmetry interactions 
B)dyad axis symmetry interactions 
C)isologous interactions 
D)dihedral symmetry interactions 
E)none of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Isologous interactions refer to the interactions between identical subunits, which is the case in this structure. The other choices describe different types of symmetry interactions that are not as applicable to this scenario.

If Two Protein Subunits Produced the Following Structure, What Term