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What is meant by tertiary structure of protein? Why a tertiary structure is essential for a protein?

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The complex three dimensional shape formed by the coiling and folding of helical polypeptide chain is known as tertiary structure of proteins. Such structure are held together by weak bonds formed between various parts of polypeptide chain. The biological activity of a protein molecule depends largely upon the specific tertiary structure.

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