Which One of the Following Statements About the Structure of Proteins

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about the structure of proteins is incorrect?

• A) Hydrogen bonding stabilizes the  -helix proteins.
• B) Nonpolar groups tend to face the outside of a protein in an aqueous solution.
• C) Ionized amino acid side chains can form salt bridges within a protein.
• D) Disulfide bonds provide strong intrachain interactions.
• E) Heat can disrupt tertiary structure.

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