Which of the following does not contribute to the spontaneous nature of the protein folding process?
A) formation of hydrogen bonds and electrostatic interactions
B) loss of translational freedom as portions of the protein interact
C) formation of hydrophobic interactions
D) both a and c

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The loss of translational freedom as portions of the protein interact is not a contributing factor to the spontaneous nature of protein folding. Instead, the formation of hydrogen bonds and electrostatic interactions, as well as the formation of hydrophobic interactions, help drive the folding process towards its native state.

Which of the Following Does Not Contribute to the Spontaneous