(BOOST YOUR GRADES FOR 2024 EXAMS). Biochemistry - C624: Module 2: The Case of the Puzzled Dad / 3. Check Your Understanding: Case Study 2 Application. Questions and answers. Rated A+

Biochemistry - C624: Module 2: The Case of the Puzzled Dad / 3. Check Your Understanding: Case Study 2 Application. Questions and answers. Rated A+ Deedra's dad has Alzheimer's Disease (AD) which is caused by a change in ______ structure. - -d. protein Correct! AD is a manifestation of neuronal death and damage caused by malformed protein structures. Proteins are crucial molecules with various functions in the cells. The structure of a protein directly impacts its function. Deedra's father has Alzheimers which is caused by a disturbance in the protein structure of at least two proteins, amyloid beta and tau. Alzheimer's disease is caused by aggregation of the Amyloid beta peptide and tangle formation by the tau protein. What kinds of amino acids are likely to drive the formation of these protein aggregates? - -a. Hydrophobic Hydrophobic amino acids strive to avoid water and like to interact with other hydrophobic amino acids. Generally they are found in the interior of a protein. But, when there are too many misformed peptides with exposed hydrophobic surfaces, they tend to attract each other and result in protein aggregatio