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The secondary structure of protein is stabilised by:
ChemistryBiomoleculesJEE MainJEE Main 2021 (16 Mar Shift 2)
Options:
  • A Peptide bond
  • B glycosidic bond
  • C Hydrogen bonding
  • D van der Waals forces
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Hydrogen bonding

The secondary structure of protein includes two type :

(a) α-Helix

(b) β-pleated sheet

In α-Helix structure, the poly peptide chain is coil around due to presence of Intramolecular H-Bonding.

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