What does the primary structure of a protein refer to?

A.) the locations of the protein's alpha helices and beta sheets
B.) the structure that forms first as the protein folds into its most stable form
C.) the locations of the peptide bonds that form the protein's backbone
D.) the linear amino acid sequence of the protein
E.)the overall 3D shape of the protein


Ans: D.) the linear amino acid sequence of the protein

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