Question

The shape of a protein molecule resembles _____. A. beads on a string B. a messy group of coat hangers C. a flat stack of straight chains D. neatly folded dishtowels

Answer 1

The correct answer is The shape of a PROTEIN molecule resembles a messy group of coat hangers.

To function, proteins must have the necessary amino acids in a specific sequence and be folded into a specific shape. A sequence is a continuous series. Proteins loop, coil, and crinkle into complicated shapes. The shapes appear more like messy groups of wire coat hangers than stacks of neatly folded dish towels.

Answer 2

A messy group of coat hangers.