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Which one of the following is not true for an α-helix

A
It is one of the most important secondary structure
B
It has a net dipole moment
C
All hydrogen bonds are aligned in the same direction
D
Long stretches of left handed α-helices occur in proteins
High-Yield Explanation
Right-handed (clockwise) α-helix is more stable and therefore is the usual α-helix pattern found in the natural secondary structure. Left-handed α-helix is not common. α-helix is the most common secondary structure in proteins. α-helix has an overall dipole moment: amino terminus of an alpha helix is positive and carboxy terminus is negative. All hydrogen bonds in a-helix are parallel (i.e. in the same direction).

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