A helix has hydrogen bonds between the carbonyl group from residue "n" and the amino group of residue "n+6," which of the following is TRUE?
A)It has 3.6 residues per turn.
B)It is a random coil,not a helix.
C)It is an α helix.
D)It has more residues per turn than an α helix.
E)It has fewer residues per turn than an α helix.

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The described helix has hydrogen bonds between residues "n" and "n+6," indicating it is a 3_10 helix, which has more residues per turn than an α helix.

A Helix Has Hydrogen Bonds Between the Carbonyl Group from Residue