Which of the following defines the primary structure of a protein?
A) the geometric arrangement of the backbone atoms of a protein
B) the geometric arrangement of the side chains of a protein
C) the sequence of the amino acids in a protein
D) all of the above

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The primary structure of a protein refers to the sequence of amino acids that make up the protein chain. The geometric arrangement of the backbone and side chains is part of the protein's tertiary and quaternary structure.

Which of the Following Defines the Primary Structure of a Protein