What Holds a Protein in Its Tertiary Structure

question 15

Multiple Choice

What holds a protein in its tertiary structure?

• A)hydrogen bonds between nearby amino acids
• B)weak chemical bonds between widely spaced amino acids
• C)disulfide bonds between sulfur groups on cysteines
• D)Both weak chemical bonds between widely spaced amino acids and disulfide bonds between sulfur groups on cysteines are correct.

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