The helical structure of protein is stabilized by

Chemistry Biomolecules HARD Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 13, 2026

Ether bonds

Peptide bonds

Dipeptide bonds

Hydrogen bonds

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α α –helix structure is formed when the chain of α α –amino acid coil as a right handed screw because of the formation of hydrogen bonds between amide groups of the same peptide chain i.e., NH group in one unit is linked to carbonyl oxygen of the third unit by hydrogen bonding. This H –bonding is responsible for holding helix in a position.

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