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In fibrous proteins, polypeptide chains ...

In fibrous proteins, polypeptide chains are held together by........ .

A

van der Waals forces

B

disulphide linkage

C

electrostatic forces of attraction

D

hydrogen bonds

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B, D
Disulphide linkage and hydrogen bonds.
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