Which of the following may characterize the “secondary structure” of proteins? (a) conformation of the protein backbone (b) α-Helix (c) parallel β-pleated sheet (d) all of the above

Which of the following may characterize the “secondary structure” of
proteins?
(a) conformation of the protein backbone
(b) α-Helix
(c) parallel β-pleated sheet
(d) all of the above
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all of the above
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