Characteristics of Hsp90 chaperones include all EXCEPT:
A) 1-2% of total cytosolic proteins in eukaryotes.
B) action depends on cyclic binding and hydrolysis of ATP.
C) major purpose is conformational regulation of signal transduction molecules.
D) directs proteins toward degradation pathways.
E) all are true.

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The statement "directs proteins toward degradation pathways" is not true for Hsp90 chaperones. Their major purpose is to regulate the conformation of signal transduction molecules, not to target proteins for degradation.

Characteristics of Hsp90 Chaperones Include All EXCEPT