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Secondary structure of proteins

The conformation which the polypeptide chains assume as a result of hydrogen-bonding is called the secondary structure of the protein. Depending upon the size of the R groups, the following two different secondary structures are possible.
1) -Helix structure
2) -Pleated sheet structure
Proteins are found to have two different types of secondary structures: helix and pleated sheet. helix structure of protein is stabilised by :
A
peptide bonds
B
van der Waals forces
C
hydrogen bonds
D
none of these
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Denaturation of protein

Proteins when subject to external factors such as heat, alkalies, and several electrolytes, they undergo coagulation to form fibrous proteins which are insoluble in water. This leads to change in physical and biological properties of proteins. This type of proteins are called as denatured and process is called as denaturation.
Mark the wrong statement about denaturation of proteins.
A
The primary structure of the protein does not change.
B
Globular proteins are converted into fibrous proteins.
C
Fibrous proteins are converted in to globular proteins.
D
The biological activity of the protein is destroyed.
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Essential and non-essential amino acids

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The amino acids which human body can not synthesize and must be supplied in the diet are called essential amino acids. Example, Valine, leucine etc.
The amino acids which are synthesized by the human body are termed as non-essential amino acids. Example, Glycine.
Pick up a set with non-essential amino acids.
A
Lysine, Valine, Leucine
B
Serine, Tyrosine, Cysteine
C
Tryptophan, Phenylalanine, Isoleucine
D
Threonine, Methionine, Lysine