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Multiple Choice
What level of protein structure is associated with the alpha helix and beta-pleated sheet?
A
Quaternary structure
B
Tertiary structure
C
Primary structure
D
Secondary structure
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Understand the four levels of protein structure: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary.
The primary structure refers to the linear sequence of amino acids in a protein.
The secondary structure involves local folding of the polypeptide chain into structures such as alpha helices and beta-pleated sheets, stabilized by hydrogen bonds.
The tertiary structure is the overall three-dimensional shape of a single protein molecule, formed by interactions between side chains.
The quaternary structure involves the assembly of multiple protein subunits into a larger complex.