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JEE PYQ: Biomolecules And Polymers Question 8

Question 8 - 2021 (24 Feb Shift 1)

Out of the following, which type of interaction is responsible for the stabilisation or $\alpha$-helix structure of proteins?

(1) Ionic bonding

(2) Hydrogen bonding

(3) vander Waals forces

(4) Covalent bonding

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Answer: (2)

Solution

The $\alpha$-helix is stabilised by hydrogen bond between the NH and CO group of the main chain.


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