Which of the Following Statements About Protein Structure Is Correct

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about protein structure is correct?

• A) The primary structure of a protein does not dictate the final shape of the protein.
• B) Two common types of secondary structure are a helices and b sheets, both of which are held in place via hydrogen bonds.
• C) Tertiary protein structure is maintained primarily by covalent disulfide bridges.
• D) All peptides exhibit four levels of structural organization: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary.
• E) Ionic bonds in tertiary structure maintain a strong attraction between amino acids in the interior of living cells.

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