The molecule of carbonic anhydrase has primary, secondary, and tertiary structures.

Explain the extent to which Fig. 2.2 shows the primary, secondary, and tertiary structure of
carbonic anhydrase. [4 marks]

- It does not show primary structure because the specific amino acids are not visible.
- It shows the secondary structure to some extent because the Beta pleated sheets
and alpha helix are visible. However, it does not show hydrogen bonds and the alpha
helixes are few.
- It also shows the tertiary structure to some extent because the foldings and coilings
of the chains are visible. However, hydrogen bonds, disulfide bonds, ionic bonds, and
hydrophobic interactions are not visible.
- Answer: 2
- Answer: 2

- Answer: 3