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In 3° structure of proteins, folding and shaping is done by __________(a) Hydrophobic interactions(b) Polar interactions(c) Hydrogen bonding(d) None of the mentionedI have been asked this question in homework.My question is from The Covalent Structure of Proteins in portion Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins of Biochemistry

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The correct CHOICE is (a) HYDROPHOBIC interactions

The EXPLANATION: GLOBULAR proteins have a tertiary structure with hydrophobic amino acid residues and a surface region of hydrophilic residues; these hydrophobic interactions are RESPONSIBLE for the folding and shaping of 3° structure of proteins.



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