The Spatial Arrangement of a Linear Chain of Amino Acids

question 4

Multiple Choice

The spatial arrangement of a linear chain of amino acids from which folding results in specific three-dimensional patterns such as the beta-pleated sheet and the alpha helix is known as a protein's _____ structure.

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

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Trunk

The primary artery responsible for transporting blood from the heart's right ventricle to the lungs to receive oxygen.

Right Ventricle

The chamber of the heart that pumps oxygen-depleted blood to the lungs for oxygenation, part of the pulmonary circulation.

Pulmonary Arteries

Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.

Chordae Tendineae

Strong, fibrous strings attached to the heart's ventricular walls and the cusps of the atrioventricular valves, playing a crucial role in heart function.