Which type of protein has the most compact structure?

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Globular proteins, also known as spheroproteins, have a tightly folded structure due to the hydrophobic amino acids being clustered in the core of the protein, while hydrophilic amino acids are on the surface. This results in a highly compact and stable structure which is essential for their function as enzymes, transporters, and hormones. In contrast, fibrous proteins have elongated, repetitive structures such as collagen, while membrane proteins span the lipid bilayer and have hydrophobic amino acids on the surface interacting with lipids.

Which Type of Protein Has the Most Compact Structure