In the β -Pleated Sheet Conformation

question 79

Multiple Choice

In the β -pleated sheet conformation

• A) there are hydrogen bonds perpendicular to the direction of the polypeptide chain.
• B) the polypeptide chain is almost fully extended.
• C) the polypeptide chains may be hydrogen bonded together in a parallel or antiparallel orientation.
• D) all of these

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