The order of the amino acids, or the primary structure , determines the folding of the amino acid chains or tertiary structure. The image below shows amino acids along with their R-groups or side chains. The interactions between the side chains and the amino acids determine the folds of the protein. A protein's shape determines it function. You can read in more detail about what determines the shape of a protein at Nature's webpage on the topic.
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