Practice mode Macromolecules

Which interaction is found in the tertiary structure but NOT in the secondary structure of a protein?

Correct answer B. Disulphide bridges between R groups of cysteine

Explanation

Tertiary structure is the folding of the whole chain, held by interactions between R groups: disulphide bridges, ionic bonds, hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions. Secondary structure involves only backbone hydrogen bonds.

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