The Element of Protein Structure That Involves the Folding of the Polypeptide

question 22

Multiple Choice

The element of protein structure that involves the folding of the polypeptide in three dimensions and the formation of disulfide bonds between cysteines is the _____ structure.

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

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