Essential Biochemistry - Chemistry Of Proteins (Section 2 - No. 5)
Which of the following is true regarding the alpha-helix?
It is stabilized by peptide bonds
It is a type of tertiary structure
It is a coiled structure held together by hydrogen bonds
It is a linear structure
Explanation
The alpha-helix is a secondary structure characterized by a coiled shape held together by hydrogen bonds between the carbonyl oxygen and the amide hydrogen.
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