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Which outcome concerning protein folding arises when chaperonin cage dimensions constrain conformational entropy?

A)Increased likelihood of correct folding
B)Decreased reaction kinetic rate
C)Enhanced misfolding and aggregation
D)Reduced post-translational modification

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Confinement reduces the accessible conformers; therefore, the folding funnel is constricted. This steers the polypeptide chain towards the native state favoring proper folding via entropic restriction rather than promoting aggregation, because incorrect conformations are disfavored.

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