The structure of a protein is formed between residual (R) groups of the amino acid backbone by a number of different chemical interactions, dependent upon the nature of the residual groups interacting.
A) primary
B) secondary
C) tertiary
D) quaternary
E) quinary

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The tertiary structure of a protein is formed by interactions between the R groups (side chains) of the amino acids, including hydrogen bonds, ionic bonds, hydrophobic interactions, and disulfide bridges.

The Structure of a Protein Is Formed Between Residual (R)