Why does a protein need a 3-dimensional structure?
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Why does a protein need a 3-dimensional structure?
Structure of Proteins:
Proteins are made of amino acids, and the sequence of the amino acids is the protein's primary (1°) structure. Secondary (2°) structures, like alpha helices and beta pleated sheets, are formed through hydrogen bonding. Tertiary (3°) structure is the 3-dimensional confirmation of the protein, and the quaternary (4°) structure is the assembly of protein subunits (separate proteins brought together) that occurs in some proteins, such as hemoglobin having four subunits.
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View this answerProteins need a 3-dimensional structure because they often act as enzymes and are building blocks for cells and tissues.
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Chapter 6 / Lesson 11Learn about protein structure and function. Study the bonds of the tertiary structure of a protein, and discover what determines the shape of a protein.