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Baffour Adu Asare
on Dec 17, 2024
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The helical coil shape of an α-helix fibrous protein provides what type of property to that protein?
A) rigidity
B) strength
C) elasticity
D) heat tolerance
E) water retention
α-Helix
An α-Helix is a common motif in the secondary structure of proteins, characterized by a right-handed coil with each amino acid residue linked by hydrogen bonds.
Fibrous Protein
Proteins with a long, filamentous shape, such as collagen or keratin, which provide structural support for cells and tissues.
Elasticity
The ability of a material to resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed, a key property in both biological and synthetic materials.
- Discern the variety of bonds and interactions essential for the stability and structure of proteins.
- Identify the structural elements that contribute to the function of proteins at various organizational levels.
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Learning Objectives
- Discern the variety of bonds and interactions essential for the stability and structure of proteins.
- Identify the structural elements that contribute to the function of proteins at various organizational levels.