Answer to Question #94543 in Cell Biology for Alexis

Question

What is the final functioning shape for a protein often called

Answer 1

The final shape of a protein is determined by the precise sequence of amino acids in the protein and the sequence of amino acids in every protein is dictated by sequence of nucleotides in the gene encoding that protein.

Depending upon the sequence of amino acids arrangement protein is divided into 4 types:

1.     Primary structure

2.     Secondary structure

3.     Tertiary structure

4.     Quaternary structure