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The Architecture of the Proteins
Let’s examine the structure of the proteins, as they are syn-

thesized. These forms will reveal the extreme significance of the
architectural structure the proteins must possess to be active.
Proteins have four different structures. These are:
1. Primary,
2. Secondary,
3. Tertiary
4. And quaternary structures.

A primary structure emerges from straight amino acid
chains. A protein in a primary structure is not functional, but
when added to one of secondary, tertiary or quaternary struc-
tures, it may play a role in bodily processes.
The secondary structure forms with the long amino acid as-
suming a spiral form. Proteins such as actin, myosin, fibrino-

gen, keratin and b-keratin all exhibit a secondary structure.
Proteins with a tertiary structure emerge within the amino
acid chain, fold and bend, resulting in a structure reminiscent of
a ball of wool. This structure can have almost an infinite num-
ber of variations; but there is only one correct shape for the pro-
tein to be active and the amino acids must fold in that exact way
to build that specific structure.

The quaternary structure emerges from two or more
amino acid chains of equal or different length.
Detailing the features of these different structures and the
functions they bestow on proteins, can help you see the superior
creation with which these molecules were brought into being.

Similar information about protein structure is found in
any biology or biochemistry text. The reason why these topics
are elaborated here is to show how complex and interrelated the
structures, activities and systems that give rise to proteins are.