The ________ structure of a protein consists of a strand of amino acids forming an alpha helix or pleated sheet.
A) primary
B) secondary
C) tertiary
D) quaternary
E) molecular

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The secondary structure of a protein refers to the local structure formed by the folding of the polypeptide chain. This folding results in the formation of an alpha helix or beta pleated sheet. Therefore, the correct choice is B, secondary.

The ________ Structure of a Protein Consists of a Strand