in-a-protein-structure-how-can-you-differentiate-a-loop-from-a-beta-turn

Question

In a protein structure, how can you differentiate a loop from a beta turn?

Accepted Answer

Loops have more than 4 amino acids and lack internal hydrogen bonds.

Answer

Loops contain glycine at position 3.

Answer

Loops have less than 4 amino acids and are stabilized by hydrogen bonds.

Answer

Loops contain proline at position 2.