MDCAT Biology MCQ #717

A protein segment forms a spiral shape held by hydrogen bonds between the carbonyl oxygen and amide hydrogen of every fourth amino acid.

MDCAT Biology MCQ #717

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A protein segment forms a spiral shape held by hydrogen bonds between the carbonyl oxygen and amide hydrogen of every fourth amino acid.

    • A) Primary structure
    • B) Alpha helix
    • C) Beta-pleated sheet
    • D) Tertiary structure

    Answer: Alpha helix

    Explanation: The alpha helix is a spiral held by H-bonds between amino acids, while beta-pleated sheets involve folding back of the polypeptide.