Chemistry-Proteins

NEET Chemistry Proteins MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 12

Imagine a diagram showing an a-helix and a b-pleated sheet structure of proteins. Which level of protein structure is primarily responsible for these configurations?

Question diagram
A

Primary structure

B

Secondary structure

C

Tertiary structure

D

Quaternary structure

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The a-helix and b-pleated sheet are examples of the secondary structure of proteins, which involves the folding of the polypeptide chain into regular structures.

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