In protein secondary structure, which of the following amino acid residues cannot form an α-helix due to its presence?

APro
BIle
CPhe
DTyr

Correct answer: A. Pro

Proline has a cyclic structure that disrupts the regular hydrogen bonding required for α-helical formation.

Free PDF sample

Get NEET Biology MCQs as a chapter-wise PDF.

Join early access for a free MCQ sample with answers and NCERT-aligned explanations.

Get free PDF

More Carbohydrates proteins lipids nucleic acids MCQs