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$\alpha$-helix is a secondary structure of proteins formed by twisting of polypeptide chain into right handed screw like structure. Which type of interactions are responsible for making the $\alpha$-helix structure stable?

Explanation

$\alpha$-helix is a secondary structure of proteins formed by twisting of polypeptide chain to right handed screw like structure. Hydrogen bonds formed between - NH- group of amino acids in one turn with the groups of amino acids belonging to adjacent turn is responsible for making the $\alpha$-helix structure stable.

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Subjective

Some enzymes are named after the reaction, where they are used. What name is given to the class of enzymes which catalyse the oxidation of one substrate with simultaneous reduction of another substrate?

Explanation

Oxidoreductase enzymes A class of enzymes which catalyses the oxidation of one substrate with simultaneous reduction of another substrate is known as oxidoreductase enzymes.

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Subjective

During curdling of milk, what happens to sugar present in it?

Explanation

Curdling of milk is caused due to formation of lactic acid by the bacteria present in milk. It is an example of denaturation of protein, i.e., when a protein is subjected is some physical or chemical chages. Hydrogen bond get disturbed. Globules unfold and helix uncoil and protein loss its biological acturty.

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Subjective

How do you explain the presence of five $-$OH groups in glucose molecule?

Explanation

Glucose on reaction with acetic anhydride produces glucose pentaacetate.

This reaction explain presence of five $-$OH groups.

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Why does compound (A) given below not form an oxime?

Explanation

Compound (A) does not form an oxime on reaction with NH$_2$OH due to absence of CHO group group.