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The proteorhodopsin protein consists of a single polypeptide chain. What is the highest level of structure possible in this protein?

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Tertiary structure

The highest level of structure possible in this protein is tertiary structure.

Tertiary structure is the final three dimensional shape of a protein. The protein tertiary structure is made up of a single polypeptide chain which serves as the backbone, with one or more protein secondary structures. The tertiary structure is mainly held together by interactions between the R groups of the amino acids that make up the protein.


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