Chapter 17, Problem 34QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The type of protein structure that describes the order of amino acid in the protein is to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Proteins are derived from the Greek word $\text{'}proteios\text{'}$ , which means ‘of prime importance’. Proteins are the polymers that consist of a sequence of $\alpha \text{-amino acid}$ . Proteins formed by the repeating units of amino acid undergo condensation reactions.