Which Type of Protein Structure Describes the Pattern That Short

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which type of protein structure describes the pattern that short segments of a protein may adopt?

• A) primary
• B) secondary
• C) tertiary
• D) quaternary

---

Definitions:

Oceanic Plateau

A large, flat, elevated area of the seabed formed by volcanic activity, often found in the middle of ocean basins.

Hot Spot

A volcanic region thought to be fed by underlying mantle that is anomalously hot compared with the surrounding mantle.

Transform Boundary

A type of tectonic plate boundary where plates slide past each other horizontally, causing seismic activity.

Caribbean Region

A geographical area comprising the Caribbean Sea, its islands (including the West Indies), and the surrounding coasts located southeast of the Gulf of Mexico and the North American mainland.