Biology A-Level
tertiary structure and pH
What tertiary structure and pH means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of tertiary structure and pH
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A change in pH alters the ionic and hydrogen bonds holding a protein's tertiary structure, so the active site is no longer complementary.
Topics that use tertiary structure and pH
- Inorganic ions (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
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- inorganic ions
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