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What type of bonding is responsible for the formation of the alpha-helix structure in proteins?

Options

  1. ACovalent bonds
  2. BIonic bonds
  3. CHydrogen bonds
  4. DDisulfide bonds

Correct answer

C. Hydrogen bonds

Step-by-step solution

The alpha-helix structure in proteins is formed due to hydrogen bonding between the NH and CO groups of the peptide bonds in the polypeptide chain.

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