How to determine the structure of a protein?

How can hydrophobic interactions determine a protein's structure?

  • Answer:

    Alpha-helices and beta-sheets are folded this is driven by the non-specific hydrophobic interactions, but the structure is stable only when the parts of a protein domain are locked into place by specific tertiary interactions.

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