The α-helical portions of the bZIP proteins ______.
A)facilitate dimerization
B)allow the protein to recognize a specific nucleotide sequence in DNA
C)prevent dimerization
D)allow the protein to recognize a specific nucleotide sequence in RNA
E)facilitate tetramerization

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The α-helical portions of the bZIP proteins facilitate dimerization. The alpha helices from each monomer interact with each other to form a coiled-coil structure necessary for dimerization.

The α-Helical Portions of the BZIP Proteins ______