What determines a protein's function?
A) its structure
B) its gene sequence
C) N-terminal amino acids
D) None of the above.
E) All of the above.

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A protein's structure ultimately determines its function because the shape of the protein determines how it interacts with other molecules in the cell. The structure of a protein is determined by its amino acid sequence, so choice B is also partially correct. However, the N-terminal amino acids generally do not play a significant role in determining a protein's function. Therefore, choices C and D are incorrect.

What Determines a Protein's Function