Protein Structure and Function

Proteins, the central molecules in biochemistry, are essential for almost all biological functions in living organisms. The structure of a protein is intricately linked to its function. Proteins are composed of amino acids, which are linked together by peptide bonds to form long chains. The primary structure of a protein refers to the linear sequence of amino acids. This sequence determines how the protein will fold into its three-dimensional structure. The secondary structure of a protein inclu...