All of the information necessary for folding the peptide chain into its "native" structure is contained in the ____ of the peptide.
A) amino acid sequence
B) amino acid composition
C) configuration
D) amino acid side chain charges
E) all are true

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The amino acid sequence determines the sequence of interactions that occur during folding, which ultimately determines the final native structure of the peptide. The other choices may contribute to the folding process, but the primary determinant is the amino acid sequence.

All of the Information Necessary for Folding the Peptide Chain