The leucine zipper is a protein motif held together by:
A) H-bonds.
B) hydrophobic interactions.
C) ionic interactions.
D) metal ion binding.
E) protein:DNA interactions.

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The leucine zipper motif is held together by hydrophobic interactions between the leucine residues in the motif. This results in the two alpha helices that form the motif to twist around each other, creating a structure that can bind to DNA.

The Leucine Zipper Is a Protein Motif Held Together By