JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2023 - 10th April Morning Shift - No. 3)

The one that does not stabilize 2$$^\circ$$ and 3$$^\circ$$ structures of proteins is
$$-$$O $$-$$O $$-$$linkage
$$-$$S $$-$$S $$-$$linkage
van der Waals forces
H-bonding

Explanation

The stabilization of secondary (2°) and tertiary (3°) structures of proteins mainly involves interactions such as disulfide bridges (S-S linkages), van der Waals forces, hydrogen bonding, and hydrophobic interactions.

Option A: O-O linkage is not usually involved in the stabilization of protein structures. Oxygen-oxygen single bonds are generally unstable and rarely observed in nature.

Option B: S-S linkage (disulfide bridges) between cysteine residues in a protein can help stabilize the protein's structure, particularly its tertiary structure.

Option C: Van der Waals forces can contribute to the stabilization of protein structures, particularly in the interior of the protein where they can promote hydrophobic interactions.

Option D: Hydrogen bonding can play a critical role in the formation and stabilization of secondary structures such as alpha-helices and beta-sheets.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option A (-O-O- linkage).

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