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The -helix secondary structure of a protein is primarily stabilized by which specific type of chemicBiomolecules Chemistry Question

Question

The $\alpha$ -helix secondary structure of a protein is primarily stabilized by which specific type of chemical interaction?

Answer: B

💡 Solution & Explanation

The $\alpha$ -helix adopts a highly regular right-handed screw configuration rigidly stabilized by repeating intramolecular hydrogen bonds forming parallel to the helix axis between the $-C=O$ and $-NH$ groups of the backbone.

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