The Alpha-Helix Structure Is Stabilized By

question 51

Multiple Choice

The alpha-helix structure is stabilized by:

• A)covalent bonds between adjacent functional groups.
• B)hydrogen bonds along the peptide backbone.
• C)association with helicase stabilizing enzymes.
• D)noncovalent interactions with water.
• E)cationic elements found in water solutions.

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Definitions:

Median

The middle value in a data set, which separates the higher half from the lower half when the numbers are arranged in order.

Mode

Most frequently occurring score or value of a variable in a set of data.

Range

The difference between the highest and lowest values in a data set, indicating the span of data points.

Standard Deviation

A measure of the dispersion or variability within a set of numerical data, indicating how spread out the values are from the mean.