MDCAT Biology MCQ #830

A protein segment forms a spiral alpha-helix stabilized by hydrogen bonds between peptide groups. This level of organization is best contrasted with which other level?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #830

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A protein segment forms a spiral alpha-helix stabilized by hydrogen bonds between peptide groups. This level of organization is best contrasted with which other level?

    • A) Primary structure
    • B) Tertiary structure
    • C) Quaternary structure
    • D) Secondary structure

    Answer: Secondary structure

    Explanation: Secondary structure involves hydrogen bonding between amino and carboxyl groups, while primary structure refers only to the linear sequence of amino acids.