hormones is determined by their three-dimensional structure, changes in that
structure often result in them losing this activity.
Crucially, the molecule’s three-dimensional structure and functions are established automatically, and the specific type of protein designated, once the protein’s
primary structure is given. The reference to a “diagram” in DNA concerns this
primary structure of the protein, or its amino acid combination sequence.
Fig. 2.12 Peptide bond formation
Fig. 2.13 Small peptide showing the direction of the peptide chain
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structure often result in them losing this activity.
Crucially, the molecule’s three-dimensional structure and functions are established automatically, and the specific type of protein designated, once the protein’s
primary structure is given. The reference to a “diagram” in DNA concerns this
primary structure of the protein, or its amino acid combination sequence.
Fig. 2.12 Peptide bond formation
Fig. 2.13 Small peptide showing the direction of the peptide chain
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