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← ScienceWhich mechanism supports protein's structure in aqueous environments?
A)Hydrophobic effect causes protein folding✓
B)Covalent bonds form stable monomers
C)Electrostatic forces determine alpha helix
D)Disulfide bridges stabilize primary folding
💡 Explanation
The hydrophobic effect governs protein folding because nonpolar amino acids cluster internally, minimizing disruptive interactions with water molecules; therefore, stable tertiary structures maximize entropy, rather than alternative forces dictating water exposure.
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