The genetic information in DNA comprises a code for the primary structure of a protein. What determines the important arrangements of secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structure for the protein?

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The genetic information in DNA comprises code for the primary structure of a protein. The different types of bonds and interaction in these primary structures lead to the formation of other structures of proteins as shown in the image.

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