What type of bonding is involved in the a-helix of proteins?

Open in App

Solution

Hydrogen bonding is involved in the a-helix formation of proteins.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Q. What type of bonding helps in stabilizing the

α -

helix structure of proteins?

What type of bonding helps in stabilising the ∝-helix structure of proteins?

QUESTION 14.14

What type fo bonding helps in stabilising the $α$ - helix structure fo proteins?

Proteins are found to have two different types of secondary structures viz $α -$ helix and $β -$ pleated sheet structure. $α -$ helix structure of protein is stabilised by
(a) peptide bonds (b) van der Waals, forces
(c) hydrogen bonds (d) dipole-dipole interactions

Q. Proteins are found to have two different types of secondary structures vix.

α -

helix and

β -

pleated sheet structure,

α -

helix structure of a protein is stabilised by:

Join BYJU'S Learning Program