Which interaction largely stabilizes protein secondary (2$\degree$) structures?
A) disulfide bonds
B) hydrogen bonding
C) hydrophobic packing
D) metal ions

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Hydrogen bonding largely stabilizes protein secondary structures, specifically alpha helices and beta sheets. Disulfide bonds and metal ions can maintain tertiary and quaternary structures, while hydrophobic packing contributes to the stability of all protein structures. However, hydrogen bonding is the primary interaction that stabilizes secondary structures.

Which Interaction Largely Stabilizes Protein Secondary (2 °\degree° ) Structures? A) Disulfide Bonds B) Hydrogen Bonding C) Hydrophobic

Which Interaction Largely Stabilizes Protein Secondary (2 $\degree$ ) Structures?
A) Disulfide Bonds
B) Hydrogen Bonding
C) Hydrophobic