Question

Some regions of a polypeptide may coil or fold back on themselves. This is called _____, and the coils or folds are held in place by _____. See Concept.

Answer 1

Answer:

The options are

A. secondary structure ... hydrogen bonds

B. secondary structure ... peptide bonds

C. tertiary structure ... hydrogen bonds

D. primary structure ... covalent bonds

E. tertiary structure ... covalent bonds

THE CORRECT ANSWER IS A.

A. secondary structure ... hydrogen bonds

Explanation:

The secondary structure of a polypeptide shows the localized regions of its organised structure being upheld by hydrogen bonds among the major groups

-NH and C = O

At the same time, it inhibits the hydrogen bonds of the side chains from influencing the reaction process.

The polypeptide secondary structure shows the dexterity to curl or fold as sustained by the polypeptide chains.