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2.13.1 Structural Conformations in Proteins
Definition: A linear polypeptide with a specific sequence and number of amino acids is called the primary structure. Key Points: · It is shown by all proteins at the time of their synthesis on the ribosomal surface. · After synthesis, a protein does not remain in its primary structure bu
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2.13.1 Structural Conformations in Proteins
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Definition: A linear polypeptide with a specific sequence and number of amino acids is called the primary structure. Key Points: - It is shown by all proteins at the time of their synthesis on the ribosomal surface. - After synthesis, a protein does not remain in its primary structure bu
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Definition: A linear polypeptide with a specific sequence and number of amino acids is called the primary structure. Key Points: - It is shown by all proteins at the time of their synthesis on the ribosomal surface. - After synthesis, a protein does not remain in its primary structure bu
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- Definition: A linear polypeptide with a specific sequence and number of amino acids is called the **primary structur
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- Definition: A linear polypeptide with a specific sequence and number of amino acids is called the **primary structur
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Definition: A linear polypeptide with a specific sequence and number of amino acids is called the **primary structur
Definition: A linear polypeptide with a specific sequence and number of amino acids is called the primary structure. Key Points: - It is shown by al
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- Definition: A linear polypeptide with a specific sequence and number of amino acids is called the primary structure. Key Points: - It is shown by al
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