Protein S will fold into its native conformation only when protein Q is also present in the solution. However, protein Q can fold into its native conformation without protein S. Protein Q, therefore, may function as a _____ for protein S.
A) proteasome
B) molecular chaperone
C) protein precursor
D) structural motif
E) supersecondary structural unit

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Protein Q is functioning as a molecular chaperone for protein S, helping it to fold into its native conformation.

Protein S Will Fold into Its Native Conformation Only When