Asked in PMC Practice Test 9 (2021) 2021Moderate

Which structure of protein gives information about the number and sequence of amino acids in it?

Correct answer: A. Primary structure

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

Explanation

The linear sequence of amino acids within a protein is considered the primary structure of the protein. Proteins are built from a set of only twenty amino acids, each of which has a unique side chain.

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