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The helical structure of protein is stabilized by: -

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Question

The helical structure of protein is stabilized by:

Options

  • Peptide bond

  • Dipeptide bond

  • Hydrogen bonds

  • Vander Waal’s forces

MCQ

Solution

Hydrogen bonds

Explanation:

The alpha help is held together by hydrogen bonds between the main chain's NH and CO groups. The CO group of each amino acid, in particular, forms a hydrogen bond with the NH group of the amino acid four residues ahead in the sequence.

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