The data below shows four different protein unfolding curves for the same protein but containing various mutations.

The protein is 280 amino acids long. The N-terminal region of the protein involves a cluster of hydrophobic amino acids critical for stabilising the overall structure of the protein. The C-terminal region contains a solvent-exposed pocket containing charged amino acids that, whilst not so critical for protein folding, play an important role in the protein's function. The mutations studied were as follows: R247K F38V F38A The wild-type (WT) version of the protein has been extensively studied and no mutation has ever been found that has improved stability. Which condition corresponds to which version of the protein?

Question

The data below shows four different protein unfolding curves for the same protein but containing various mutations. 
  
 The protein is 280 amino acids long. The N-terminal region of the protein involves a cluster of hydrophobic amino acids critical for stabilising the overall structure of the protein. The C-terminal region contains a solvent-exposed pocket containing charged amino acids that, whilst not so critical for protein folding, play an important role in the protein's function. The mutations studied were as follows:  R247K F38V F38A  The wild-type (WT) version of the protein has been extensively studied and no mutation has ever been found that has improved stability. Which condition corresponds to which version of the protein?

Accepted Answer

WT is condition 2. R247K is condition 4. F38V is condition 1. F38A is condition 3.

Answer

WT is condition 2. R247K is condition 3. F38V is condition 4. F38A is condition 1.

Answer

WT is condition 1. R247K is condition 2. F38V is condition 3. F38A is condition 4.

Answer

WT is condition 1. R247K is condition 4. F38V is condition 1. F38A is condition 3.

Answer

WT is condition 3. R247K is condition 2. F38V is condition 1. F38A is condition 4.

Answer

WT is condition 3. R247K is condition 1. F38V is condition 2. F38A is condition 3.

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