Chapter 21, Problem 46P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

An explanation corresponding to the fact that proline does not fit easily into an $\alpha \text{-helix}$ structure is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Proteins are defined as the building block of amino acids. When two or more amino acids are linked in a chain, a compound called peptide is formed in which the carboxyl group of each acid is joined to the amino group of the next forming a $\text{-OC-NH-}$ bond, known as peptide bond. Large number of amino acids linked through peptide bonds to form proteins.