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Which structure of a protein is the arrangement of polypeptides?

A- primary
B- secondary
C- tertiary
D- quaternary

User Krfurlong
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The answer is D. quaternary
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Answer: The correct answer is -

D- quaternary.

All proteins (polypeptides) possess primary, secondary and tertiary structures whereas quaternary structure of proteins is formed when a polypeptide is composed of either two or more than two chains of polypeptide.

In other words, Quaternary structure corresponds to the arrangement and number of polypeptide subunits with respect to each another.

Example - Hemoglobin.

Thus, option D) is the right answer.

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