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Biochemistry Proteins and Amino Acids ab58d1be

An amino acid that does not form an a-helix is:

A
Asparagine
B
Tyrosine
C
Tryptophan
D
Proline
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. D. ProlineProline which is also called an imino acid always destabilizes a-helix. Other amino acids which disrupt the helix are acidic and basic.

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