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3. What is meant by tertiary structure of proteins?

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The three-dimensional structure of the protein which is formed after repeated coiling and folding of helical and pleated polypeptide chains is called its tertiary structure. By repeated coiling and folding, the polar side chains are exposed while non-polar amino acids are hidden. Tertiary structure is bonded via weak bonds. The functionality of a protein lies in its tertiary structures. 

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