Which of the following IS NOT a characteristic of a protein's overall conformation?
A) The overall three-dimensional architecture of the protein.
B) Achieved by breaking and reforming covalent bonds.
C) Achieved by rotations about each single bond along the peptide backbone.
D) The result of amino acid side-chain interactions.
E) None, all are true.

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A protein's overall conformation is not achieved by breaking and reforming covalent bonds. Instead, the conformation is determined by the sequence of amino acids and the interactions between them, including hydrogen bonding, electrostatic interactions, and hydrophobic interactions. The breaking and forming of covalent bonds occurs during chemical reactions, such as protein folding or denaturation.

Which of the Following IS NOT a Characteristic of a Protein's