- The tertiary structure of a protein is its three-dimension shape. It is determined by the protein’s primary structure (amino acid sequence) and secondary structures (alpha helix and beta pleated sheets).
- Some interactions between amino acids that help to determine tertiary shape include disulphide bonds, hydrogen bonds, ionic bonds, and the hydrophobic or hydrophilic nature of the amino acid side-chains
Q8. Explain how proteins fold to form a specific tertiary structure