Proteins must have the appropriate primary secondary and ter

Proteins must have the appropriate primary, secondary and tertiary structure in order to function. Some proteins must also have quaternary structure. Select one: True False

Solution

True.

A numebr of Proteins act as receptors, channels and enzymes can only function in their appropriate configurations. In case of enzymes right configuration facilitates binding of substrates to active sites and forming products.

Example: Hemoglobin can bind to oxygen only in quaternary structure