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Explain the terms primary and secondary structures of proteins. What is the difference between `alpha`-helix and `beta`-pleated sheet structure of proteins?

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Primary structure of proteins Proteins consist of one or one or more polypeptide chains. Each polypeptide is a protin contains amino acids joined with each other in a specific sequence. Secodary structure of proteins if refers to the shape in which a long polypeptide chain can exist,
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