Biochemistry (Looseleaf)
Biochemistry (Looseleaf)
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ISBN: 9781319114800
Author: BERG
Publisher: MAC HIGHER
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Chapter 12, Problem 12P
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Whether a homopolymer of alanine can from alpha helix with water in a hydrophobic medium need to be explained.

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The alanine is a hydrophobic amino acid which forms intrachain hydrogen bond. Helix is formed in the hydrophobic medium, not in the liquid environment. If the helix is not formed there is no need to form intrachain.

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