Proteins: Tertiary and Quaternary Structures. The tertiary structure of a protein is a description of the complex and irregular folding of the peptide chain in three dimensions. It is essentially a picture of what the shape of the entire protein actually looks like.
Making cucumber water is pretty simple: 1  Slice a cleaned, peeled (or unpeeled depending on your preference) cucumber into 1/2 inch slices. 2  Combine cucumber slices in water, and type with ice. Allow to marinate for at least an hour.
Blanching or a Fork. If you drop in a slice of fresh cucumber into a tank of water, you'll notice it floats. Blanching or sticking a fork in it helps it sink to the bottom so your snails can fully enjoy their meal. To blanch it, boil a small amount of water, toss in the cucumber slice and remove it with tongs after about a minute.