NEET Previous Year Question

Which of the following is the least likely to be involved in stabilizing the three-dimensional
folding of most proteins?

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: C. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. AElectrostatic interaction
  2. BHydrophobic interaction
  3. CEster bonds
  4. DHydrogen bonds

Correct answer: C

Solution

(c) Proteins are stabilized in their 3D structure mainly by:
• Hydrogen bonds
• Hydrophobic interactions
• Electrostatic (ionic) interactions
Ester bonds are not a major stabilizing interaction in protein folding.

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