Which of the following best describes a motif?
A) a repetitive supersecondary structure
B) a common nonrepetitive irregularity found in antiparallel β -sheets
C) a protein conformation with biological activity
D) a group of atoms other than an amino acid

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A motif in the context of protein structure refers to a repetitive supersecondary structure, which is a specific combination of secondary structure elements (such as α-helices and β-sheets) that are found in multiple proteins.

Which of the Following Best Describes a Motif