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2023 · 10 Apr · Shift 1 · Q3
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Biomolecules question

2023 · 10 Apr · Shift 1 · Q3

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The one that does not stabilize 2 ∘^\circ∘ and 3 ∘^\circ∘ structures of proteins is
  1. A
    −-− O −-− O −-− linkage
  2. B
    −-− S −-− S −-− linkage
  3. C
    van der Waals forces
  4. D
    H-bonding
View written solutionFree

Correct answer: A

  1. Recall what stabilizes protein structures

    Protein structure levels are stabilized by different interactions:

    • Secondary structure (2∘2^\circ2∘ structure: α\alphaα-helix, β\betaβ-sheet) is mainly stabilized by hydrogen bonding.
    • Tertiary structure (3∘3^\circ3∘ structure) is stabilized by interactions such as:
      • disulfide linkages (−S−S−)(-S-S-)(−S−S−)
      • hydrogen bonding
      • van der Waals forces
      • ionic and hydrophobic interactions
  2. Check each option

    A: −O−O−-O-O-−O−O− linkage

    • Peroxide linkage is not a normal stabilizing interaction in proteins.
    • It does not contribute to stabilization of protein secondary or tertiary structure.

    B: −S−S−-S-S-−S−S− linkage

    • This is a disulfide bond between cysteine residues.
    • It is well known to stabilize the tertiary structure of proteins.

    C: van der Waals forces

    • These weak intermolecular forces help stabilize folded protein structure, especially tertiary structure.

    D: H-bonding

    • Hydrogen bonding is the major force stabilizing secondary structure and also contributes to tertiary structure.
  3. Conclusion

    The interaction that does not stabilize 2∘2^\circ2∘ and 3∘3^\circ3∘ structures of proteins is:

    A  (−O−O− linkage)\boxed{A\;(-O-O-\text{ linkage})}A(−O−O− linkage)​

  4. Comparison with stored correct answer

    Stored correct answer: A

    My derived answer: A

    Hence, they agree.

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