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What is the primary structure of a protein?
The sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain.
What is the secondary structure of a protein?
The folding or coiling of the polypeptide chain into alpha-helices and beta-pleated sheets.
What is the tertiary structure of a protein?
The three-dimensional shape of a polypeptide, determined by interactions among various side chains (R groups).
What is denaturation?
The process in which a protein loses its native shape due to the disruption of weak chemical bonds and interactions.