Out of the following, which type of interaction is responsible for the stabilisation

Question:

Out of the following, which type of interaction is responsible for the stabilisation $\alpha$-helix structure of proteins?

  1. Ionic bonding

  2. Hydrogen bonding

  3. vander Waals forces

  4. Covalent bonding


Correct Option: , 2

Solution:

The $\alpha$-helix is stabilized by hydrogen bond between the NH and CO group of the main chain.

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