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the helical structure of protein is stabilized by
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The helical structure of protein is stabilized by:
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The helical structure of proteins is stabilized primarily by hydrogen bonds.
BITSAT - 2012
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Mar 25, 2026
peptide bonds
dipetide bonds
hydrogen bonds
van der Waals forces
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The Correct Option is
C
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Protein structure.
The helical structure of proteins, such as in alpha helices, is stabilized by hydrogen bonding between the backbone atoms.
Thus, the correct answer is (3).
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