The Figure Below Shows a Portion of What Type of Secondary

question 11

Multiple Choice

The figure below shows a portion of what type of secondary protein structure?

• A)alpha helix
• B)beta sheet
• C)neither a or b
• D)insufficient information

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Definitions:

Acidic

Describes a substance with a pH less than 7, indicating a higher concentration of hydrogen ions.

pH

A numeric scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, with values ranging from 0 (acidic) to 14 (basic).

Buffers

Solutions or substances that minimize changes in pH when acids or bases are added to them, maintaining stability in biological and chemical systems.

Neutralization Reaction

A chemical reaction in which an acid and a base react to form water and a salt, achieving a balanced pH.