BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

PROTEINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
At which level of protein structure are interactions between the side chains (R groups) most important?
A
Primary
B
Secondary
C
Tertiary
D
Quaternary
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The tertiary structure is primarily due to interactions between the R groups of the amino acids that make up the protein.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tertiary (3D) structure is a shape resulting from folding of secondary structures determined by interactions between side chains of amino acids.

Detailed explanation-3: -Primarily, the interactions among R groups creates the complex three-dimensional tertiary structure of a protein. The nature of the R groups found in the amino acids involved can counteract the formation of the hydrogen bonds described for standard secondary structures.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hydrophobic Interactions These non-covalent bonds are the most important factor and driving force in the formation of the tertiary structure.

Detailed explanation-5: -The tertiary structure is held by multiple types of bonds and forces, including hydrophobic interactions, hydrogen bonding, disulfide bridge, ionic bonding, as well as van der Waals forces.

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