JEE Main Chemistry question

[AIEEE 2007] The secondary structure of a protein refers to

(A)α-helical backboneCorrect
(B)Hydrophobic interaction
(C)Sequence of α-amino acids
(D)Fixed configuration of the polypeptide backbone

Answer: (A)

Solution

The secondary structure of a protein describes regular, repeating local folding patterns of the polypeptide backbone stabilised by hydrogen bonds, such as the α-helix and β-pleated sheet. The linear sequence of amino

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