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which property of proteins best allows them to perform an enormously diverse range of functions? their large, stored - electric potential the wide variety of elements they include the complexity of their folded structure their large, chemical - energy reserve
Proteins' function is highly related to their structure. The complexity of their folded - 3D structure allows for a vast array of shapes and surfaces, which in turn enables them to interact with many different molecules and perform diverse functions. They don't have a large stored - electric potential relevant to their diverse functions. They are mainly composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur, not a wide variety of elements compared to other substances. And while they can store energy, their energy - storing capacity is not what allows for their diverse functions.
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the complexity of their folded structure