Question on: SS3 Chemistry - Organic Chemistry: Amines and Amino Acids
What is the main function of chaperone proteins in cells?
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Catalysing biochemical reactions
B
Transporting molecules across cell membranes
C
Assisting in protein folding and preventing misfolding
D
Providing structural support to the cell
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Correct Option: C
Chaperone proteins, also known as molecular chaperones, play a crucial role in assisting newly synthesised proteins to fold correctly and preventing the formation of non-functional protein aggregates.
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