Q.

The one that does not stabilize 2° and 3° structures of proteins is           [2023]

1 van der Waals forces  
2 — S — S — linkage  
3 H-bonding  
4 — O — O — linkage  

Ans.

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The main forces which stabilise the 2° and 3° structures of proteins are hydrogen bonding, disulphide linkages, van der Waals and electrostatic forces of attraction.