The helix that forms in a protein chain as a result of hydrogen bonds and other weak forces is an example of what?

A) primary structure of protein.

B) secondary structure of protein.

C) tertiary structure of protein.

D) non-linear structure of protein.

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Arjun Woodard

3 December, 09:26

The helix that forms in a protein chain as a result of hydrogen bonds and other weak forces is an example of what?

A) primary structure of protein.

B) secondary structure of protein.

C) tertiary structure of protein.

D) non-linear structure of protein.

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String Bean · Answer 1

B is the correct answer. This kind of helix is known as an alpha helix. Alpha helixes are commonly found in the secondary structure of proteins. The secondary structure of proteins is the form that local segments of proteins take.

The helix that forms in a protein chain as a result of hydrogen bonds and other weak forces is an example of what?A) primary structure of protein.B) secondary structure of protein.C) tertiary structure of protein.D) non-linear structure of protein.

The helix that forms in a protein chain as a result of hydrogen bonds and other weak forces is an example of what?

A) primary structure of protein.

B) secondary structure of protein.

C) tertiary structure of protein.

D) non-linear structure of protein.