JEE Main 2022 · 28 Jun · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q79

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 79 of 90

Stability of $\alpha$ - Helix structure of proteins depends upon

dipolar interaction

H-bonding interaction

van der Waals forces

\pi

-stacking interaction

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: B

α-Helix is held by hydrogen bonds between the C=O of one residue and the N-H four residues along.

(B)

Topics:Amino acids and proteins

JEE Main 2022 · 28 Jun · Shift 1, Chemistry question 79