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About how much stabilization energy each hydrogen bond contributes for the protein structure?
Correct Answer: A — 12 kJ/mol
About 12 kJ/mol of stabilization energy is contributed by each hydrogen bond. The core of most protein structures is composed of secondary structures such as (\alpha) helix and (\beta) sheet. This satisfies the hydrogen‐bonding potential between main chain carbonyl oxygen and amide nitrogen buried in the hydrophobic core of the protein.