Which level of protein structure is stabilized mainly by hydrogen bonds between peptide backbone groups?
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Correct answer: Secondary structure
Secondary structure includes alpha-helices and beta-sheets stabilized by hydrogen bonds between the backbone carbonyl oxygen and amide hydrogen. These interactions do not involve side chains.
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