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4. Protein Structure / Alpha Helix / Problem 7
Problem 7
What is the primary reason right-handed alpha helices are more stable than left-handed ones?
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The specific hydrogen bonding pattern in right-handed helices provides greater stability.
B
Right-handed helices have more ionic interactions.
C
Right-handed helices have more disulfide bonds.
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Left-handed helices are more flexible, leading to instability.
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