Describe the basic structure of proteins (primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary), including what type(s) of chemical bonds are important at each level.
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Primary structure: This is the linear sequence of amino acids that make up the protein. The amino acids are linked together by peptide bonds, which are covalent bonds formed between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another. Show more…
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