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BIOLOGY TOPIC 7 NUCLEIC ACIDS (HL)

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What is the tertiary structure of proteins? (5)

Author: Sammy Universe

What is the tertiary structure of proteins? (5)



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Describes how the chain folds into a 3D shape forms interactions between variable groups (ionic bonds, H bonds, etc) affinity + repulsion of diff side chains affects the overall folding eg: fibrous protein: structural, insoluble eg: globular protein: functional, soluble may be important for the protein's function = specificity of active site in enzymes


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