Module1 Protein Structure
The flexible arms of antibodies have binding sites that can protect the body from disease by recognizing and binding to foreign molecules.
The flexible arms of antibodies have binding sites that can protect the body from disease by recognizing and binding to foreign molecules. Image from "What is a Protein?", RCSB PDB-101.

Introduction

In this module, you’ll learn about protein structure: how it is formed, and why structure is critical for function.

Objectives

After completing this module you should be able to demonstrate Competency 1: Explain the four levels of protein structure.

The following objectives support this competency.