AP Biology· difficulty 2/5
The <strong>primary</strong> structure of a protein refers to
Its alpha helices and beta sheets
Its three-dimensional folded shape
Its sequence of amino acids
Multi-subunit assemblies
Explanation
Primary = sequence; secondary = local folds (helices/sheets); tertiary = overall 3D shape; quaternary = multi-chain assembly.
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