NEETChemistry-Biomolecules

NEET Chemistry Protein Structure MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Proteins are found to have two different types of secondary structures viz. α-helix and β-pleated sheet structure. α-helix structure of protein is stabilised by

A

peptide bonds

B

van der Waals' forces

C

hydrogen bonds

D

dipole-dipole interactions

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The α-helix structure is stabilized by hydrogen bonds between the carbonyl oxygen of one amino acid and the amide hydrogen of another.

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