How Many Complete Turns Are There in an Ideal α-Helix

question 103

Multiple Choice

How many complete turns are there in an ideal α-helix that contains 15 amino acids and has a pitch of 0.54 nm and a rise of 0.15 nm?

• A)1
• B)4
• C)8
• D)59

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