Thermostable proteins tend to have additional features that improve thermostability. Which of the following is NOT one of these features?
A) highly hydrophilic cores
B) decreased tendency of the protein to unfold
C) highly hydrophobic cores
D) increased ionic interactions on the protein surfaces

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Thermostable proteins typically have highly hydrophobic cores, not hydrophilic ones, to maintain stability at high temperatures.

Thermostable Proteins Tend to Have Additional Features That Improve Thermostability