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Explain how amino acids form proteins. In your explanation you will consider different types of bonds that maintain the secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure of proteins

Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337392938

Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Chapter3: The Chemistry Of Life: Organic Compounds

Section3.4: Proteins

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