Which type of interaction stabilizes the alpha (α) helix and the beta (β) pleated sheet structures of proteins?
A) hydrophobic interactions
B) nonpolar covalent bonds
C) ionic bonds
D) hydrogen bonds
E) peptide bonds
Answer: D) hydrogen bonds
Which type of interaction stabilizes the alpha (α) helix and the beta (β) pleated sheet structures of proteins?
A) hydrophobic interactions
B) nonpolar covalent bonds
C) ionic bonds
D) hydrogen bonds
E) peptide bonds
Answer: D) hydrogen bonds