How does the potential energy of a correctly folded protein compare to the energy of an unfolded protein or an incorrectly folded one?
A) The energy of a correctly folded protein is lower.
B) The energy of a correctly folded protein is higher.
C) The energy of proteins is the same no matter how they are folded or unfolded.
D) Proteins do not have energy.
E) Sometimes the energy of a correctly folded protein is lower, and sometimes it is higher.

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The energy of a correctly folded protein is lower because it has reached a stable, low-energy state that is thermodynamically favorable. Incorrectly folded or unfolded proteins are in a higher energy state due to less favorable interactions and increased entropy.

How Does the Potential Energy of a Correctly Folded Protein