When the peptide (AEFFLAMEP)forms an a-helix,which amino acid residue would be closest to being in the same position on the same face of the helix as is the initial alanine residue?
A)F(3)
B)A(6)
C)E(8)
D)P(9)

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The correct answer is C because the a-helix has 3.6 residues per turn, so the residue 8 (E) is closest to being in the same position on the same face of the helix as is the initial alanine residue.

When the Peptide (AEFFLAMEP)forms an A-Helix,which Amino Acid Residue Would