What will happens to structure of alpha-helix if L-alanine is replaced by d-alanine alternatively
Correct Answer: Interruption of structure
Description: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Interruption of structureD-amino acid would interrupts an a-helix made of L-amino acid.D-amino acid substitution in a-helix causes a local change in structure and flexibility at the substituted site, which leads to destabilization
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