The overall three-dimensional structure and folding pattern of the complete protein that confers on the protein its specific biological properties is known as the protein's _____ structure.

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The tertiary structure is the overall three-dimensional structure and folding pattern of a protein.This structure results from the secondary structure characteristics combined with other characteristics such as the hydrophobic and hydrophilic nature of the individual amino acids when the protein is in solution.Clusters of hydrophobic amino acids tend to remain on the interior of the protein, and hydrophilic amino acids tend to appear on the protein surface.The resulting folded, convoluted, three-dimensional spatial arrangement is sufficient to stabilize the protein in its environment and confers on the protein its specific biological properties.

The Overall Three-Dimensional Structure and Folding Pattern of the Complete