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Biochemistry JIPMER 2017 47c82e42

Bends in alpha helix structure are formed by which amino acid?

A
Glycine
B
Lysine
C
Methionine
D
Glutamine
High-Yield Explanation
Amino Acids not Found in Alpha Helix are: Proline: Because of a secondary amino group, it introduces kinkin helix Glycine: Because of small side chain it creates a sharp bend in the structure (Glycine impas flexibility to proteins) Amino acids with bulky R groups: e.g. Tryptophan Charged amino acids like Aspaate, Glutamate Amino acid with branch chain at beta carbon - Valine

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