Chemistry Reviews


23. A primary level protein consists of a single polypeptide chain with no hydrogen bonding between adjacent loops or coils. A secondary level protein consists of a single pollypeptide chain with hydrogen bonds connecting adjacent loops or coils.

The figure on the left represents a primary protein (simple polypeptide chain.....note their are no hydrogen bonds connecting the loops) while that on the right represents a secondary level protein (with dashed hydrogen bonds connecting adjacent coils).

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