Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry 6th Edition

Published by W.H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-42923-414-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-42923-414-6

Chapter 4 - The Three-Dimensional Structure of Proteins - Problems - Page 154: 9

Answer

Myoglobin is all three. The folded structure, the "globin fold" is a motif found in all globins. The polypeptide folds into a single domain, which for this protein represents the entire three-dimensional structure.

Work Step by Step

The folded structure, the "globin fold" is a motif found in all globins. This analysis technique could be employed to determine whether the polypeptide chains in this protein are similar or different.
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