The alpha-helix and beta-pleated sheets are common motifs in proteins. Which specific bond is exclusively responsible for maintaining these secondary structural patterns?
Q1. The alpha-helix and beta-pleated sheets are common motifs in proteins. Which specific bond is exclusively responsible for maintaining these secondary structural patterns?
Answer: Hydrogen bonds
Explanation: Secondary structure is maintained by hydrogen bonds between the amino and carboxyl groups of the backbone. Disulfide bridges stabilize tertiary and quaternary structures.