What maintains the secondary structure of a protein?

Select one:

a. hydrogen bonds between the amino group of one peptide bond and the carboxyl group of another peptide bond

b. peptide bonds between adjacent amino acids

c. hydrogen bonds between the carboxyl group of one peptide bond and the R group of another amino acid Incorrect

d. disulfide bonds between the amino group of one peptide bond and the R group of another amino acid

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Junior Kemp

Biology

24 January, 05:32

What maintains the secondary structure of a protein?

Select one:

a. hydrogen bonds between the amino group of one peptide bond and the carboxyl group of another peptide bond

b. peptide bonds between adjacent amino acids

c. hydrogen bonds between the carboxyl group of one peptide bond and the R group of another amino acid Incorrect

d. disulfide bonds between the amino group of one peptide bond and the R group of another amino acid

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Damian Hutchinson · Answer 1

The correct answer is a. hydrogen bonds between the amino group of one peptide bond and the carboxyl group of another peptide bond.

Explanation:

The secondary structure of proteins are formed by α-helices and β-structures, that can be supported by hydrogen bonds between amine hydrogens and another peptide bond.