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Match the protein to the descriptions. The protein to consider here is alpha ker

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Question

Match the protein to the descriptions.

The protein to consider here is alpha keratin.

There may be several possible answers. Select all that apply. No partial credit.

every second residue is Glycine

contains Glycine at every 3rd residue

contains heptad repeats

has intrachain hydrogen bonds

contains left-handed helices

contains interchain hydrogen bonds

contains hydroxyproline

every second residue is Glycine

contains Glycine at every 3rd residue

contains heptad repeats

has intrachain hydrogen bonds

contains left-handed helices

contains interchain hydrogen bonds

contains hydroxyproline

Explanation / Answer

Alpha keratin is one of the protiens and it is a member of large family of intracellular keratins found in cytoskeleton.

It is present in hair, wool, nails, hoofs and horns. in keratin fibers, long streches of alpha helix are interspersed with globular regions.