Cells deal with misfolded proteins by
A) storing them for later energy use.
B) collecting and excreting them from the cell.
C) aggregating them to maintain the cell's structural integrity.
D) degrading them to individual amino acids.

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Cells deal with misfolded proteins by degrading them to individual amino acids through a process called proteolysis. This helps maintain the proper functioning of the cell and prevents the accumulation of toxic proteins. Storing or aggregating misfolded proteins can lead to cell dysfunction and disease, so this is not typically a strategy used by cells. Excreting misfolded proteins is also not a common method of dealing with them.

Cells Deal with Misfolded Proteins by