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.
When making fresh cucumbers, saltwater soaking, or brining, is commonly used to remove excess water from cucumbers and add flavor to vegetables before pickling. Fresh cucumbers are soaked in a salt-and-water brine overnight before being packed into jars and covered with their final pickling liquid.