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tertiary structure [′tər·shē‚er·ē ′strək·chər] (biochemistry) The characteristic three-dimensional folding of the polypeptide chains in a protein molecule. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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However, few tertiary structures have yet to be revealed, limiting computer simulation based on them. The researchers found that, contrary to current belief, the transition between the secondary and tertiary structures involves rearrangement of some base-pair bonds, not just bonding by the unmatched bases. |
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