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Published on: August 12, 2026
Which type of interactions is responsible for making the 
helix structure stable?
A
Peptide bonds between 
and –CO groups of adjacent carbon chains.
and –CO groups of adjacent carbon chains.
B
Hydrogen bonds between – NH of amino acid in one turn with – CO of amino acid to adjacent turn.
C
– OH group of one amino acid with – CO group of other amino acid on the turn.
D
Hydrogen bonds between adjacent amino acids.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
In 
helix, a polypeptide chain is stabilized by the formations of hydrogen bond between – NH – group of amino acids in one turn with Fig. group of amino acids belonging to adjacent then.
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