Structure of Protein Flashcards
1
Q
What is a primary protein structure?
A
It is a sequence of a chain of amino acids.
2
Q
What is a secondary protein structure?
A
Local folding of the polypeptide chain into helices or sheets.
3
Q
What is a tertiary protein structure?
A
It is a three-dimensional folding pattern of a protein due to side chain interactions.
4
Q
What is a quaternary protein structure?
A
It is a protein consisting of more than one amino acid chain
