Which of the following is true about the alpha helix?
A) the structure is stablized by hydrogen bonds
B) there are 3.6 residues for every turn of the helix
C) the pitch of the helix is 5.4 angsroms
D) all of the choices

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The alpha helix is stabilized by hydrogen bonds between the backbone atoms of amino acids, has 3.6 residues per turn, and a pitch of 5.4 angstroms, making all of the choices correct.

Which of the Following Is True About the Alpha Helix