Answer to Question #209429 in Biochemistry for Lana

Question

All of the following are

true

of the alpha

helix protein structure

EXCEPT

Select one:

a. Hydrogen bonds keeps the helix from unravelling.

b. Carbonyl O links to amide H that is 2 amino acids away.

c. Hydrogen bonds are parallel to the long axis of the helix.

d. The helix is right-handed.

Answer 1

I'm sorry I have made a mistake, the correct answer:

b. Carbonyl O links to amide H that is 2 amino acids away.