The pleated structure of certain proteins,such as silk,is part of the protein's
A)primary structure.
B)secondary structure.
C)tertiary structure.
D)quaternary structure.

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The pleated structure is part of the secondary structure of the protein. The secondary structure refers to the local folding patterns of the polypeptide backbone, including alpha helices and beta sheets.

The Pleated Structure of Certain Proteins,such as Silk,is Part of the Protein's