Biological Science (6th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321976495
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-649-9

Chapter 3 - Protein Structure and Function - Review - Page 91: 3

Answer

Amino acid chains make proteins, which can be formed from multiple polypeptides. However, a polypeptide isn't functional until it is systematically folded. The amino acid sequence dictates the folding of the polypeptide chain. These directions are stored in the primary structure of the protein.

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Amino acid chains make proteins, which can be formed from multiple polypeptides. However, a polypeptide isn't functional until it is systematically folded. The amino acid sequence dictates the folding of the polypeptide chain. These directions are stored in the primary structure of the protein.
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