The correct statement about peptides and proteins is
- In -helices, the polypeptide chain is twisted into a left-handed screw (helix) through intramolecular hydrogen bonds
- Tertiary structure of proteins has two or more polypeptide subunits
- Only the proteins having a quaternary structure are biologically active
- In -pleated sheet structures, peptide chains are held together by intermolecular hydrogen bonds
Answer
(4) In -pleated sheet structures, peptide chains are held together by intermolecular hydrogen bonds
Solution
- In an -helix, the polypeptide chain is twisted into a right-handed screw (helix).
- Quaternary structure (not tertiary) refers to the spatial arrangement of two or more polypeptide subunits.
- Many proteins lacking quaternary structure (e.g., myoglobin) are biologically active.
- In -pleated sheet structures, polypeptide chains run parallel or antiparallel to each other and are held together by intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
Answer: (4)