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Proteins - primary vs secondary structures

Proteins

Can there be a secondary structure without a primary structure?  Why or why not?

Can there be a primary structure without a secondary structure? Why or why not?

What types of bonds are responsible for the secondary structure of a protein?

How would the addition of a heavy metal affect the secondary structure of a protein?

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