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Usually a polypeptide chain bends and folds upon itself to form a globular shape. This is protein's:

Correct answer: B. Tertiary structure

  • A. Primary structure
  • B. Tertiary structure
  • C. Secondary structure
  • D. Quaternary structure

Explanation

The correct answer is the tertiary structure because it represents the complete three-dimensional folding of a single polypeptide chain into a globular shape, which is essential for its function and stability. The primary structure only details the sequence of amino acids, while the secondary structure includes local folding patterns like alpha-helices and beta-sheets. Quaternary structure is relevant only for proteins with multiple polypeptide subunits.

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