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Unusual instances of this process may form fuzzy complexes. Sugita and Okamoto developed the now-commonplace technique of studying this process with replica-exchange molecular dynamics. In this chemical process, the angle omega is typically fixed at 180 degrees. Certain molecules that cannot normally undergo this process are called “intrinsically disordered.” (15[1])This process may form (15[1])hybrids of ionic and hydrogen bonds called (*) salt bridges. This process is governed by the dihedral angles (10[1])phi and psi, (10[2])which are visualized on a Ramachandran plot. (-5[1])This process may proceed through a namesake “funnel” in the energy landscape. During this process, arrangements such as beta sheets and alpha helices (10[1])form as part of the secondary structure. For 10 points, name this process in which the final three-dimensional configuration is acquired by a protein. (10[1])■END■

ANSWER: protein folding [prompt on folding but accept it after "protein" is read]
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