Question

Explain the basis for the great diversity of proteins in living organism.

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Protein functions are so diverse because of the many unique three-dimensional structures protein polymers form. Despite such variety, proteins also share several specific structural characteristics in their monomers, the amino acids. Structural similarities among amino acids make protein synthesis a uniform and regulated process; however, each amino acid contains a unique structural component as well. Specific differences between each amino acid interact to create unique three-dimensional protein structures. Combined, the similarities and differences between amino acids explain how cells can build a diverse pool of proteins from the same set of building blocks. Protein synthesis involves building a polymer of amino acids with complex three-dimensional structure. Dehydration synthesis forms a peptide bond between amino acids and releases a water molecule.