All of the following generalizations are correct with regard to the overall structure of a protein EXCEPT which one?
A) amino acid residues on the surface of the protein are polar.
B) amino acid residues in the interior are hydrophobic.
C) Charged amino acids on the protein interact with ions in the environment.
D) The alpha-helix or the pleated sheet is present in most proteins.
E) Hydrogen bonds in the peptide backbone play a minor role in the structure of the protein.

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Hydrogen bonds in the peptide backbone actually play a major role in stabilizing the structure of a protein.

All of the Following Generalizations Are Correct with Regard to the Overall