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Evaluation ofα-helices in proteinsThe hemagglutinin protein in influenza virus contains a...

Evaluation ofα-helices in proteins

The hemagglutinin protein in influenza virus contains a remarkably long-helix with 53 residues.

a. How long is thisα-helix (in nm)?


b. How many turns does this helix have?


c. Each residue in anα-helix is involved in two H bonds. How many H bonds are present in this helix?

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