Explain how proteins are built, including the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th levels of structure (shape).
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Explain how proteins are built, including the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th levels of structure (shape).
Proteins:
Proteins are one of the four macromolecules found in organisms. The other macromolecules are carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Proteins make up more than half of the dry weight of a cell and have a variety of essential functions. Those functions are dependent on the correct shape and folding of the proteins.
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View this answerProteins can have four levels of building or organization. The primary level of structural organization is simply the polypeptide chain where the...
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Chapter 30 / Lesson 12Learn about protein shape and structure and see what determines the structure of a protein. Study the factors that change the protein structure and shape.