Which of These Forces Hold the Secondary Structure of a Protein

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of these forces hold the secondary structure of a protein together?

• A) Ionic bonds
• B) Hydrogen bonds
• C) Disulfide linkages
• D) Peptide bonds
• E) Phosphate-sugar residues

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Definitions:

Synthesis Shown

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Necessary Reagents

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Williamson Ether Synthesis

An organic reaction forming an ether by reacting an organohalide with an alcohol, typically using a base to deprotonate the alcohol, facilitating nucleophilic attack.

Major Organic Product

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