MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryOrganic ChemistryBiomoleculesPrevious Year Questions

The helical structure of protein is stabilised by (Manipal 2007)

A.dipeptide bonds
B.hydrogen bonds✓ Correct
C.ether bonds
D.peptide bonds
Explanation

The α -helix structure is stabilized by hydrogen bonds between carbonyl carbon (-C=O) and the amino group (-NH). Thus, the correct option is (b) Hydrogen bonds

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