Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
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Chapter 19 - Biochemistry - Exercises - Questions - Page 728: 24

Answer

The shape of a protein is dependent on its primary structure, or the order of amino acids that form the protein. The shape of each protein is tailored explicitly for a type of function, so whether a protein does its job or not depends on its shape.

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The shape of a protein is dependent on its primary structure, or the order of amino acids that form the protein. The shape of each protein is tailored explicitly for a type of function, so whether a protein does its job or not depends on its shape.
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