NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What bond occurs between and within molecules which stabilize structures such as proteins and nucleic acids?
A
Hydrogen bond
B
Hydrophobic bond
C
Ionic bonds
D
van der Waals forces
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Intramolecular hydrogen bonding is partly responsible for the secondary and tertiary structures of proteins and nucleic acids. It also plays an important role in the structure of polymers, both synthetic and natural.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hydrogen bonds in a protein molecule. Large numbers of hydrogen bonds form between adjacent regions of the folded polypeptide chain and help stabilize its three-dimensional shape.

Detailed explanation-3: -So, the correct answer is ‘Primary-peptide bonds, Secondary-hydrogen bonds, Tertiary-disulfide bridges, Van der Waals interactions and ionic bonds’.

Detailed explanation-4: -Conventional hydrogen bonds (NH···O, OH···O, OH···N, and NH···N) represent fundamental stabilizing forces in biomolecular structure.

Detailed explanation-5: -Among these forces, the non-specific hydrophobic interaction is the main force driving the folding of protein, while hydrogen bonds and disulfide bonds are responsible for maintaining the stable structure.

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