BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

STRUCTURE OF PROTEINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following bond(s) do(es) NOT exist in a secondary structure?
A
Peptide bond
B
Hydrogen bond
C
Disulphide bond
D
Ionic bond
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is significant to point out that the only hydrogen bonds involved in secondary structure do not include any involving amino acid side chains.

Detailed explanation-2: -The secondary structures of proteins is formed by the way the protein coils, the main ones are the alpha helix and the beta pleated sheet. The secondary protein structure is stabilised by hydrogen bonds which are 1/10 the strength of covalent bonds. These hydrogen bonds are provided by the peptide bonds.

Detailed explanation-3: -Secondary structure The most common types of secondary structures are the helix and the pleated sheet. Both structures are held in shape by hydrogen bonds, which form between the carbonyl O of one amino acid and the amino H of another.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are three common secondary structures in proteins, namely alpha helices, beta sheets, and turns.

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