Chemistry-Proteins
NEET Chemistry Proteins MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 12
A diagram illustrates a polypeptide chain coiling into a spherical shape. What level of protein structure is primarily responsible for this shape?
A
Primary structure
B
Secondary structure
C
Tertiary structure
D
Quaternary structure
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The tertiary structure of proteins is responsible for the overall 3D shape, including the coiling of polypeptide chains into a spherical shape, as observed in globular proteins.
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