The tertiary structure of proteins dictates their ultimate 3D functional shape. Which of the following specific chemical interactions actively maintain and stabilize this higher-order structural foldi

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The tertiary structure of proteins dictates their ultimate 3D functional shape. Which of the following specific chemical interactions actively maintain and stabilize this higher-order structural folding?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A,B,C. The tertiary structure is secured through various side-chain interactions, including covalent disulfide linkages between cysteine residues, electrostatic forces between charged groups, hydrogen bonds, and van der Waals forces. Base-pairing H-bonds are an exclusive feature of nucleic acids.

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