Which of the following is the least likely to be involved in stabilizing the three-dimensional folding of most proteins?

1. Electrostatic interaction

2. Hydrophobic interaction

3. Ester bonds

4. Hydrogen bonds

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Answer: 3. Ester bonds

Protein 3D structure is stabilised by hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic interactions, ionic (electrostatic) interactions and disulphide bonds.

Ester bonds are not involved in protein folding. They link fatty acids to glycerol in lipids.

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