The process by which a polypeptide chain assumes a large-scale, three-dimensional shape through protein folding. Folded proteins tend to be native in structure.

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The size (length) and specific amino acid sequence of a protein are major determinants of its shape, and the shape of a protein is critical to its function. Protein structure is categorized in terms of four levels:
- Primary Structure
- Secondary Structure
- Tertiary Structure
- Quaternary Structure

Protien Structure

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This is simply the sequence of amino acids that make up the polypeptide chain.

Primary Structure

Hydrogen bonding may occur between amine and carbonyl functional groups within the peptide backbone (excluding the R side group), resulting in localized folding of the polypeptide chain into helices and sheets.

Secondary Structure

Tertiary Structure

Assemblies of several separate  protein subunits. These proteins function adequately only when all subunits are present and appropriately configured. They are usually held together by weak interactions.

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