Which of the following statement about the conformation (secondary and tertiary structure) of proteins is false ?

Options

A. The four atoms of an amide linkage `(-CO-NH-)` lie in a plane as a result of resonance between the nitrogen and the carbonyl group
B. Electrostatic attraction occurs between basic and acidic side chains
C. The favoured conformation of a protein is always that which has the greatest number of hydrogen bonds
D. The presence of the amino acid proline has the effect of turning a curner in a protein

Answer

D

Explanation

Secondary structure formed due to hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions.