Given the structure of arginine,which of the attributes of thermophile proteins would be influenced by high numbers of arginine residues? (Select all that apply)

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Arginine is a positively charged amino acid and its high numbers in a protein can increase the number of salt bridges in the protein, as well as increase the potential for hydrogen bonding due to its ability to form multiple hydrogen bonds with negatively charged amino acids. This, in turn, can lead to increased alpha helix formation. However, the presence of arginine residues would not affect side chain interactions or the formation of transmembrane domains in a predictable manner.

Given the Structure of Arginine,which of the Attributes of Thermophile