In fibrous proteins, polypeptide chains are held together by ........... .
(a) van der Waals forces (b) disulphide linkage
(c) electrostatic forces of attraction (d) hydrogen bonds

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Answers: (b), and (d).
In fibrous proteins, polypeptide chains are held together by hydrogen and disulphide bond, in parallel manner. Due to which fibre-like structure is obtained. Such proteins are generally known as fibrous proteins. These proteins are generally insoluble in water. e.g., Keratin, myosin.

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In fibrous proteins, polypeptide chains are held together by ........... . (a) van der Waals forces (b) disulphide linkage (c) electrostatic forces of attraction (d) hydrogen bonds

In fibrous proteins, polypeptide chains are held together by ........... .
(a) van der Waals forces (b) disulphide linkage
(c) electrostatic forces of attraction (d) hydrogen bonds