The Overall Three-Dimensional Structure of a Polypeptide is Referred to as _________

Question

The overall three-dimensional structure of a polypeptide is referred to as _________ structure.
A) Primary
B) Secondary
C) Tertiary
D) Quaternary
E) Peptide

Accepted Answer

The tertiary structure refers to the overall three-dimensional structure of a polypeptide, including how its secondary structures (like alpha-helices and beta-sheets) fold and interact with each other in space.