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    The quaternary structure refers to the arrangement and orientation of subunits in multi-subunit proteins. It describes how the subunits interact with and organize themselves into a larger protein complex. Quaternary structure is stabilized by interactions like hydrogen bonding and disulfide bridges. It is an important attribute as it relates to a protein's function, with oligomeric proteins involved in processes such as metabolism and signal transduction.

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    The quaternary structure refers to the arrangement and orientation of subunits in multi-subunit proteins. It describes how the subunits interact with and organize themselves into a larger protein complex. Quaternary structure is stabilized by interactions like hydrogen bonding and disulfide bridges. It is an important attribute as it relates to a protein's function, with oligomeric proteins involved in processes such as metabolism and signal transduction.

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    D4(Quaternary)

    Quaternary Structure
    The quaternary structure of a protein is how its subunits are oriented and arranged with respect to
    one another. As a result, quaternary structure only applies to multi-subunit proteins; that is,
    proteins made from one than one polypeptide chain. Proteins made from a single polypeptide
    will not have a quaternary structure.

    - The quaternary structure refers to how these protein subunits interact with each other and
    arrange themselves to form a larger combined protein complex.
    - The final shape of the protein complex is once again stabilized by various interactions,
    including hydrogen- bonding, disulfide-bridges and salt bridges.

    Importance
    Quaternary structure is an important protein attribute that is closely related to its function.
    Proteins with quaternary structure are called oligomeric proteins. Oligomeric proteins are
    involved in various biological processes, such as metabolism, signal transduction, and
    chromosome replication.

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