Question

what is meant by tertiary structure of protein

Answer 1

The three-dimensional structure of a protein or nucleic acid. Amino acids form secondary structures such as alpha helices, beta sheets, and random coils, which in turn fold on themselves to form the tertiary structure of the protein.

Answer 2

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» When secondary protein undergo a third degree of twisting formed by additional bonds of the both the functional groups the protein is called to be tertiary structure

» It looks like a hollow woolen ball

»It gives us 3 -D view of a protein.

» Tertiary structure is necessary for many biological activities of proteins

» Tertiary structure is maintained by three types of bonds .Ionic bond, hydrogen bond and disulphide bonds