Which of the Following Interactions Holds the -Helix and the

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following interactions holds the -helix and the -pleated sheet into its unique folding pattern?

• A) covalent bonding between cysteines (-CH₂SH)
• B) hydrogen bonding between serines (-CH₂OH)
• C) hydrogen bonding between nitrogens and oxygens in the amino acid backbone
• D) ionic bonding between acidic and basic amino acid side chains
• E) hydrophilic interactions

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