The tertiary structure of a protein is dependent on

A. the side chain composition of each amino acid within the protein.
B. hydrogen bonding between the carboxyl and amino groups within the polypeptide chain.
C. the interactions of multiple polypeptide chains that make up a functional protein.
D. the way in which the peptide bond forms.
E. the degree through which the dehydration reaction occurs.


A. the side chain composition of each amino acid within the protein.

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