1.2.6 - Protein structure

Question 1

Describe the primary structure

Answer 1

Sequence of a chain of amino acids

Question 2

Describe the secondary structure

Answer 2

Folding of polypeptide chain into helicies or pleated sheets

Question 3

Describe the tertiary protein structure

Answer 3

3D folding pattern of protein due to side interactions

Question 4

Describe the quaternary structure

Answer 4

Protein consisting of more than one amino acid chain