Which of the Following Defines the Tertiary Structure of Proteins

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following defines the tertiary structure of proteins?

• A) It is the sequence of amino acid in proteins.
• B) It refers to the repetitive conformations of the protein backbone.
• C) It is the overall 3-D conformation of a polypeptide chain and the interactions of the side chains.
• D) It is the interaction between the subunits of a protein that has more than one polypeptide chain.

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Definitions:

Gender Identity

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Anatomical Sex

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