You are examining the thermodynamically stable structures of proteins. In particular you are studying the α-helix and β-sheet conformations that form in the study proteins. These conformations correspond to which of the following?
A) native conformation
B) primary structure
C) secondary structure
D) tertiary structure
E) quaternary structure

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The α-helix and β-sheet are types of secondary structures in proteins, which are stabilized by hydrogen bonds between the backbone atoms in the polypeptide chain.  The formation of secondary structures in proteins is the result of the order folding of groups of amino acids into either α-helices or β-sheets.

You Are Examining the Thermodynamically Stable Structures of Proteins