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प्रश्न
In fibrous proteins, polypeptide chains are held together by:
(i) van der Waals forces
(ii) disulphide linkage
(iii) electrostatic forces of attraction
(iv) hydrogen bonds
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उत्तर
(ii) disulphide linkage
(iv) hydrogen bonds
Explanation:
In fibrous proteins, polypeptide chains are held together by disulphide linkage and hydrogen bonds.
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