The secondary structure of a protein is the result of bonding.

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The secondary structure of a protein is formed through hydrogen bonding between the amine and carboxyl groups of the polypeptide backbone. Ionic bonding involves the transfer of electrons, peptide bonding involves the formation of covalent bonds between amino acids, and covalent bonding involves the sharing of electrons. Therefore, the correct answer is hydrogen bonding (choice D).

The Secondary Structure of a Protein Is the Result of Bonding