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Why is the primary-structure of a protein necessarily linear (rather than branched) sequence of amino acids?

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The primary structure of a protein necessarily linear (rather than branched) sequence of amino acids because it is able to coil and fold upon itself, resulting in 3D formations such as alpha helices and beta sheets.

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Short / Long answer type questions.Why is the primary-structure of a protein necessarily linear (rather than branched) sequence of amino acids?

The primary structure of a protein necessarily linear (rather than branched) sequence of amino acids because it is able to coil and fold upon itself, resulting in 3D formations such as alpha helices and beta sheets.

Short / Long answer type questions.
Why is the primary-structure of a protein necessarily linear (rather than branched) sequence of amino acids?