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A protein is a string of connected amino acids that fold into a specific shape; the shape determines its function. This video how proteins fold, how folding is aided by enzymes called chaperones, and why protein misfolding causes diseases such as Alzheimers and Parkinson's. To explore more biology terms and concepts, see the Bio-Dictionary in The Explorer’s Guide to Biology (explorebiology.org/bio-dictionary).
