How does tertiary structure form in proteins? a. interactions between two polypeptide chains b. chemical interactions between the side chains c. by the amino acid sequence d. ionic bonds between phosphate groups e. by hydrogen bonds between the backbone
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Step 1: The tertiary structure of a protein is formed by the association of secondary structures, such as alpha helices and beta sheets, with each other. Show more…
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