Which term below best defines the 'quaternary structure' of a protein? a) The arrangement of two or more polypeptide subunits into a single functional complex.
b) The folding of the polypeptide backbone in three-dimensional space.
c) The interaction of amino acid side chains.
d) The sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain.
Expert's answer
a) The arrangement of two or more polypeptide subunits into a single functional complex.