Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The three-dimensional arrangement of amino acids in a protein that determines its function; changes in amino acid composition can alter structure and activity.
AP course connection
Topic 3.2: 3.2 Environmental Impacts on Enzyme Function