What type of bonding helps in stabilising the ∝-helix structure of proteins?

Question:

What type of bonding helps in stabilising the -helix structure of proteins?

Solution:

The H-bonds formed between the −NH group of each amino acid residue and the  group of the adjacent turns of the -helix help in stabilising the helix.

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