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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The three-dimensional shape of a protein is primarily determined by:
Options
A Its RNA template
B Its primary amino acid sequence
Correct Answer
C The amount of ATP present
D The pH of the environment alone
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The primary structure (the linear sequence of amino acids) dictates how the chain will fold. The chemical properties of the R-groups and the interactions between them determine the secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures.

Hint

The sequence contains all the information needed for folding.

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