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MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 11 - 6. Biomolecules

The spiral configuration of a-helix and ẞ-helix of polypeptide chains are held together by_________ bonds to form secondary structure of protein.

  1. A phosphodiester
  2. B hydrogen
  3. C peptide
  4. D disulphide
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(B) hydrogen

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The spiral configuration of \(\alpha\)-hellx and the \(\beta\)-hellx of polypeptide chains are held together by hydrogen bonds to form the secondary structure of a protein. Hydrogen bonds form between the oxygen atom of the carbonyl group and the hydrogen atom of the amino group in the backbone of the polypeptide chain.