Biology B A-Level
Protein structure and function
What Protein structure and function means in Biology B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Protein structure and function
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Enzymes are globular proteins whose polypeptide chains fold so that hydrophilic groups face outwards and hydrophobic groups cluster inside, producing a compact, roughly spherical shape with a specific tertiary structure.
Topics that use Protein structure and function
- Topic 1: Biological Molecules (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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