NEET · Biology · STD 11 - 9. Biomolecules
Alpha-helix is found in which level of protein structure ?
- A Secondary structure
- B Tertiary structure
- C Primary structure
- D Quaternary structure
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(A) Secondary structure
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(A) Secondary structure
The primary structure of a protein refers to the linear sequence of amino acids.
The secondary structure refers to the local folded structures that form within a polypeptide due to interactions between atoms of the backbone. The most common types of secondary structures are the \(\alpha\)-helix and the \(\beta\)- pleated sheet.
The tertiary structure is the overall three-dimensional structure of a polypeptide.
The quaternary structure is the arrangement of multiple folded protein or coiling protein molecules in a multi-subunit complex.
Therefore, the \(\alpha\)-helix is found in the secondary structure of proteins.
The primary structure of a protein refers to the linear sequence of amino acids.
The secondary structure refers to the local folded structures that form within a polypeptide due to interactions between atoms of the backbone. The most common types of secondary structures are the \(\alpha\)-helix and the \(\beta\)- pleated sheet.
The tertiary structure is the overall three-dimensional structure of a polypeptide.
The quaternary structure is the arrangement of multiple folded protein or coiling protein molecules in a multi-subunit complex.
Therefore, the \(\alpha\)-helix is found in the secondary structure of proteins.
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