Which of the following is not correct about the α-Helices? – McqOptions

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1.	Which of the following is not correct about the α-Helices?
A.	An α-helix has a main chain backbone conformation that resembles a corkscrew
B.	Nearly all known α-helices are right handed, exhibiting a leftward spiral form
C.	Nearly all known α-helices are right handed, exhibiting a rightward spiral form
D.	In right handed helix, there are 3.6 amino acids per helical turn
Answer» C. Nearly all known α-helices are right handed, exhibiting a rightward spiral form

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